Juglans nigra
Black Walnut

  • This native tree produces an edible nut however harvesting it can be labor-intensive.

  • Prefers moist, rich soil and full sun but black walnut seems to grow well anywhere, often becoming weedy.

  • Grows very large and produces a chemical in its roots called juglones that can make growing certain crops near it challenging.

  • Drought tolerant and deer resistant.