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Arizona Walnut or Nogal

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Broad, deciduous tree can eventually reach 50' tall & wide. Does well in heat of low desert if moderate water is available. Arizona walnut can be adapted to many different climates, as long as ample room is available for roots to grow. Native to Arizona , New Mexico, some northern portions of Mexico into west and central Texas. Closely related to J. microcarpa..

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Season

Deciduous

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Park, Street Tree, With Rocks

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.