English Walnut(Juglans regia)

We grow English Walnut for its exceptional nut quality, long-term productivity, and value as a beautiful, multifunctional homestead tree. The nuts are sweet, rich, thin-shelled, and far easier to crack than black walnut, making them ideal for fresh eating, baking, and storage. The tree also serves as a durable, drought-tolerant shade tree with excellent timber potential. In food forests and agroforestry systems, English Walnut provides canopy structure, habitat, and high-calorie food in a single planting.

English Walnut grows into a broad, rounded, moderately vigorous shade tree with strong lateral branching and an open, airy canopy. In its youth, it invests heavily in root development before accelerating in height and canopy spread after establishment. Leaves are large and aromatic, emerging late in spring to avoid frost damage. The tree produces separate male and female flowers that are wind-pollinated, typically requiring good air flow and a compatible walnut nearby for strong nut set. In warmer microclimates, English Walnut crops consistently, while in cooler regions it benefits from a sheltered, south-facing site. Over time, it develops a thick trunk, handsome bark, and long-lived architecture that supports high nut production for decades.

Size at Maturity- Canopy layer. Grows to 50-80 feet tall with a spread of 40-60 feet

Current Size- Large- 10"-24" inch 1 year old seedling
Small- Under 10 inches

The English Walnut has a rich history, cultivated for millennia in Central Asia, the Mediterranean, and beyond. Known for its versatile uses, the nuts are prized for their health benefits, being rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and protein. They are a staple in cuisines worldwide, used raw, roasted, or in baked goods. The wood of English Walnut is highly valued for furniture and fine woodworking, recognized for its durability and beautiful grain. The tree also plays a role in agroforestry systems, offering shade, improving soil health with leaf litter, and providing an alternative income source through nut and timber sales.