Black Walnut - Juglans nigra
Black Walnut tree
Black Walnut fall colour
Black Walnut leaves
Common Name: 
Black Walnut
Latin Name: 
Juglans nigra
Eventual Size at Maturity: 
Height - 50ft Spread - 35ft
Space Requirements: 
At least 20 feet from paved surfaces and buildings; 20ft from existing trees.
Form: 
Open, rounded crown
Growth Rate: 
2 ft/year
Air Pollution Tolerant: 
No
Moisture Tolerant: 
No
Drought Resistant: 
Yes
Light Required: 
Full sun
Fall Colour: 
Yellow
Special Features: 
Resistant to damage by storms and tolerant of dry and alkaline soil
Wildlife: 
Nuts provide food source
Tree Tips: 
Produces juglone, which can deter the growth of some species of plants