Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
regia
ID:
355719

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 997 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355051

Common Names

  • Juglans regia
  • English Walnut
  • English Walnut Tree

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Synonyms

  • Juglans fruticosa hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Juglans frutescens hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Juglans aspleniifolia hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Juglans salicifolia hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Juglans sinensis Dode [unknown]
  • Juglans kamaonia Dode [unknown]
  • Juglans quercifolia N.Pierce [unknown]
  • Juglans longirostris Carrière [unknown]
  • Juglans duclouxiana Dode [unknown]
  • Juglans orientis Dode [unknown]
  • Juglans fallax Dode [unknown]
  • Juglans fertilis hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Juglans regia sinensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Juglans regia fallax Popov [unknown]
  • Juglans regia kamaonia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Juglans regia sinensis (C.DC.) Ohle [unknown]

Description

Juglans regia (also called Persian walnut, among many other common names) is a species of walnut native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Juglans regia, commonly known as the English walnut, is a popular nut-bearing tree. It is used in furniture making, woodworking, and for its edible nut. The nut is high in protein, minerals, and vitamins, and is used in baking, confectionery, and for making oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Juglans regia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juglans regia is a slow-growing deciduous tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a moist medium until they have rooted.

Where to Find Juglans regia

Juglans regia is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.

Juglans regia FAQ

What are the soil requirements of Juglans regia?

Juglans regia prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

What is the growth rate of Juglans regia?

Juglans regia has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the best climate for Juglans regia?

Juglans regia prefers a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters.

Species in the Juglandaceae family

Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,

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