Black Walnut Juglans nigra 5 Seeds

Juglans nigra, commonly known as black walnut, is a large deciduous tree native to eastern North America, renowned for its valuable timber, rich-flavored nuts, and commanding presence in the landscape. Often reaching 20–30 meters tall with a broad, open crown, it bears long, pinnately compound leaves that provide light, dappled shade throughout summer before turning yellow in autumn. Its round nuts ripen in thick green husks that stain deeply when handled, enclosing a hard, ridged shell with a highly prized kernel enjoyed by wildlife and people alike. The tree’s dark, straight-grained heartwood is among the most sought-after for fine furniture, cabinetry, and gunstocks due to its durability and beauty. Black walnut is also known for its allelopathic nature—especially through the compound juglone—which can inhibit growth of sensitive nearby plants. Favoring deep, fertile, well-drained soils, Juglans nigra is both ecologically and economically significant: a provider of food and habitat in its native forests and a symbol of long-term stewardship in cultivated settings, where its impressive stature and legacy unfold over generations.