Walnut

A deciduous tree with distinctive ridged bark and aromatic foliage turning butter yellow in autumn. Walnuts are a very attractive and sweetly aromatic tree. A large tree with spreading habit making it a truly magnificent tree for parklands and very large gardens. 

It is often a good idea if you have the space, to plant more than one as they will thrive better. Another tip, they do not like to be transplanted so it is best to plant out while still young and small. Insignificant female flowers and male catkins are followed by a delicious abundance of nuts in the autumn providing a valuable source of phosphorus.

Walnuts do not need much maintenance. They prefer a heavy moist soil and in spring, weed, mulch and spray with seaweed solution. In summer young fruit can be picked for pickling and come autumn enjoy the wonderful bounty of nuts the tree provides. Walnuts must only be pruned in autumn as they bleed in spring. They usually require minimal pruning but branches can become massive so remove badly positioned ones early.