Walnut Tree (Persian Walnut) – Juglans regia
The Persian Walnut (Juglans regia) is one of the most popular and productive nut trees you can plant. Known for its sweet, buttery nuts and fast growth, this hardy walnut is ideal for home growers, hobby orchards, and anyone wanting to add a long-lived food tree to their landscape.
Key Features
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Produces large, easy-to-crack walnuts
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Grows well in Zones 5–8
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Tasty, mild, classic walnut flavour
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Fast-growing and long-lived
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Excellent shade tree and nut producer
Mature Size & Growth Habit
The Persian Walnut develops a strong central trunk and a broad, rounded canopy, making it a statement tree in any yard.
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Height: 40–60 ft (12–18 m)
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Spread: 30–40 ft (9–12 m)
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Long lifespan: 50+ years of nut production
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Begins bearing nuts in 5–7 years
This walnut tree grows best in full sun and deep, well-drained soil. Once established, it becomes drought-tolerant and low-maintenance.
Nut Taste & Quality
This is the classic walnut we all know the smooth-shelled, easy-crack walnut you buy in stores.
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Light-coloured shell
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Thin skin and mild flavour
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Sweet, buttery taste
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Easy to crack; kernels often come out in full halves
Nuts ripen in late September to October, making it a dependable autumn harvest.
Where The Walnut Tree Grows Best
The Persian Walnut thrives in many parts of Canada and the northern United States.
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Great for southern Canada (NS, ON, QC in warmer sites)
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Performs well in climates with warm summers and cold winters
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Avoid frost pockets and heavy clay soil
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Prefers full sun and open space
Ideal for food forests, homesteads, small farms, and backyard growers.
Why Grow This Walnut Tree?
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Produces delicious nuts for decades
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Beautiful foliage and excellent summer shade
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Adds value to your property
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Reliable harvest and low maintenance
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Perfect choice for long-term edible landscaping
What You Receive
Your walnut tree is shipped bare-root in early spring, ready to plant, fast to establish, and grown with care on our farm.
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