On Apr 21, 2020, chrisriley from Arlington, TN wrote:
Cute coronavirus. Black Walnut hull powder. Put powder directly in mouth. Run down with hot water. Gone as fast as taking 2 aspirin.
Waited till my lungs were no longer absorbing oxygen. Felt much better very soon afterwords.
Also used it with MERS. Worked also. Needed to take a lot with MERS.... Coronavirus, effective right away.
Not a virus ever want again. When you feel your organs swelling for oxygen, you will understand.
On Aug 28, 2018, MrDinglepopples from Ann Arbor, MI wrote:
Unless you are creating a black walnut plantation out in the country specifically for the purpose of harvesting the trees' nuts and/or wood, I see no reason on this earth for planting one. They do NOT belong on the grounds of an ordinary urban or suburban house. A few observations:
The juglone contained in and secreted by every part of the black walnut--its roots, bark, branches, leaves, and nuts-- poisons the ground and everything living in it for at least fifty feet around it, so you won't be able to plant what you want, only the limited number of species that can tolerate juglone. Also, squirrels will bury the nuts in random places, spreading the poison even farther than the tree itself reaches. And even after the tree dies, the juglone remains in the ground for years bef... read more
On Nov 15, 2014, Rickwebb from Downingtown, PA wrote:
It is a very common tree in my native northern Illinois and in the Mid-Atlantic Region and other parts of its large native range from the eastern Great Plains to the Atlantic, from south TX and northern FL to the southern Great Lakes Region in upland woods to bottomlands. It is a handsome, large tree with handsome dark furrowed bark and a strong outline. It bears lots of round walnuts that are good for wildlife and that can be processed to be edible for humans. It grows about 1 to 3 feet/year depending on how rich the soil is, which can be dry or draining wet, or acid or alkaline from pH 6.0 to 8.0. It lives about 150 to 250 years. It bears a large taproot and is hard to transplant. It is offered by some native nurseries in containers and by some nursery mail order magazines for the nuts,... read more
On Mar 12, 2014, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote:
As a gardener, my feelings about this tree are mixed.
It's a very valuable timber tree. A single tree may be worth tens of thousands of dollars. People considering having a mature tree removed should be aware of the harvest value of their tree. The people you hire to remove it certainly are.
I find the squirrel-sown seedlings to be a weedy pain. They grow very quickly, and once well established regrow from the roots again and again, like ailanthus. I can get rid of them permanently only by digging down at least a foot and cutting there.
I've never cared for the strong flavor of the nuts, and it takes specialized equipment and a great deal of time if you want to extract the nutmeats in any quantity.
Other comments have mentioned th... read more
On Sep 22, 2012, MulchingMan from Eugene, OR wrote:
I have a mature black walnut in my front yard (about 40' tall, canopy is roughly 40' wide, and the trunk is about 2.5' thick). To be fair, it's a beautiful tree that provides our home with great morning and early afternoon shade. And its roots appear to be far down enough that the secreted juglone is not harming the two mature rhododendrons and three azaleas that have been growing under its canopy for years.
My problem with this tree is that it's very aggressively invasive. Because squirrels are constantly burying the walnuts in the late summer and fall, they're sprouting up all over the neighborhood. And they grow VERY quickly. If you have neighbors who aren't conscientious about what's growing in their yards, black walnuts will eventually become a problem. One sprout... read more
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On Apr 26, 2012, plant_it from Valparaiso, IN wrote:
Good wildlife tree. A mature black walnut can tower to 100 feet, offering large limbs that serve as ideal roosting sites for wild turkeys and screech owls. Many species of woodpeckers, swallows, wrens, nuthatches and owls use black walnut cavities, and deer browse its leaves, twigs and buds. The nuts are a favorite of squirrels, rabbits and other rodents as it takes strong teeth and persistence to knaw through the hard shells. Woodpeckers also consume the nuts as do some ravens, who fly high in the air with walnuts in their beak then drop them to the ground to crack the shells. Wild turkeys will eat any pieces that remain after the squirrels have cracked them open.
Native to eastern North America. It grows mostly in riparian zones, from southern Ontario, west to southea... read more
On Oct 15, 2010, texasflora_com from De Leon, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
I'm not going to give a negative feedback to this tree because there is plenty of information available as to what plants can be grown under it and I'm not stuck with an unwanted tree to deal with anyway. It's not for everyone and before planting, just educate yourself on it. Because of the falling twigs, limbs and nuts, the tree needs plenty of space and generally shouldn't be planted around a house. It pretty much has the same characteristics of a pecan tree, which is also messy in a home landscape. We have many old eastern black walnuts growing on the river banks and this year was a bumper crop. The trees make heavy crops in alternate years. If the prices of black wanuts were as good as pecan prices, it would be a different story but the most I've seen walnuts bring is about 9 cents a p... read more
On Jun 19, 2010, genshiro from Whitby,
Canada wrote:
There is a 150 yr old black walnut tree overlooking my yard. It is indeed a majestic and beautiful tree. The first few years I lived here, I loved it. However, I love fruit trees too, especially cherry blossoms, and had plans for a vegetable garden when I moved here. That was not to be, as I found out the hard way.
I planted and lost a lot of plants and trees before I realized that the walnut tree was the culprit. Most vegetable crops, fruit trees, and berry bushes will not tolerate being near a walnut tree. The poison that the black walnut tree exudes also kills rhododendrons and azaleas; magnolias; conifers such as yews, white cedars, and spruce; and many other plants (some quickly and some very slowly). I have learned, both from my own experience and from information ... read more
On Aug 25, 2005, escambiaguy from Atmore, AL (Zone 8b) wrote:
I have read at one website that black walnut(juglone) is lethal to privet. If that is true it would be a very good tree to plant in areas infested with chinese privet. I might give it a try.
On Mar 4, 2005, tnhtni from Toano, VA wrote:
Had this tree when I was growing up in Tidewater Va,I've never noticed squirrels taking many of the nuts until after the husks have turned brown and dried up most of the way.Also I have read that very young immature nuts that are blown off by the wind(ones that a stout needle can be pushed through),are good pickled or stored in vinager.
A hint for harvesting the mature nuts is to dehusk them as soon as possible after they have fallen.Wear old shoes,find a hard flat surface that you are not concerned about staining,and step on the hulls.If the husks are still rather green it is easy to get the nuts out of the husk,plus there are few if any husk worms in them at that stage...the worms are of no harm to the nuts,but are unsightly.I heard that chickens renjoy eating the worms... read more
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On Jan 13, 2005, dankearth from Mineral, VA wrote:
People planting a large number of black walnuts should consider interplanting them with conifers. The author of Common Sense Forestry, Hans Morsbach, has planted thousands of black walnuts and found that they do better when they share space with conifers.
No one has mentioned the importance of eradicating weeds from the area where you plant a black walnut and controlling them for the first few years. I recommend (for small plantings) just breaking up the turf mechanically and then covering the area around the seedling with a 3' x 3' square of fabric mulch. Very effective in getting the tree off to a good start.
Pruning is another essential if you're raising black walnuts for future timber.
On Nov 11, 2004, jcangemi from Atascadero, CA (Zone 8a) wrote:
When my family moved to the San Joaquin Valley in 1951, these stately trees were growing all over the countryside, but were gradually removed as more and more land was leveled and cultivated. . .what a shame. One of my earliest memories is accompanying my Grandfather to pick up the nuts under trees within a 1/4 mile of our ranch and then helping him crack them. . a job in itself. . .he put them in a vise on my Dad's workbench, but we still had to pick the nut out of all those little crevises . . .has a distinct flavor I still love today.
On Nov 8, 2004, henryr10 from Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) wrote:
When I was 3 we moved into a new plat house w/ a large mature, we thought then, Black Walnut.
Now 50 years, two tree houses, tens of thousands of walnuts, hundreds of squirrels, bird nests, possums and even bats later, it is even more beautiful.
The last to get leaves and the first to loose them it is the ideal shade tree for those hot Midwest late Summer afternoons.
Course we didn't know then that you couldn't grow certain plants under them so we grew everything.
Prize winning roses to veggies we never had a problem.
We still have the largest Bleeding Hearts I've ever seen nestled up to the trunk.
My favorite memories are watching the nuts fall on the roof, roll down into the gutters and out the downspouts to the... read more
On Nov 7, 2004, Dyson from Rocky Mount, VA (Zone 7a) wrote:
Not sure yet, weather to remove the 2 Black Walnut trees from the front yard - on one hand I need more sunlight in that area for the garden - on the other hand the shade is nice during the summer afternoons - The earth in the front yard is very poor and is under construction at the moment. Plan on raised beds & will probably only remove the tree that is closest to their planned location. The trees were here when we moved in & I should note that the number of nuts were much less than normal this year. We had a fairly "wet" summer this year (no drought) and I am woundering if this could explain the lack of set?
On Sep 23, 2004, WUVIE from Hulbert, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:
While not advised growing close to the roof of your bedroom
(chuckle) this tree is a most welcome addittion to our property.
Stated as toxic on many websites, I find it odd that we have many plants growing quite well directly by, under and near the black walnuts. We have many things growing within a fifty foot radius of the tree including Spirea, Hollyhocks, Four O'Clocks, Daylilies, Lavender, Bergamot, Silver Lace Vine, rosebushes, Canna, Morning Glories, Salvia, Purple Hyacinth Bean vine, Love in a Puff, oh my, I could type on and on and on.
Easy to grow from seed and quite durable.
A plus plant if you have the acreage to allow it to
grow to it's grand maturity.
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On Feb 11, 2004, gonedutch from Fairport, NY wrote:
If you like black walnuts you had best love squirels too! For, as the song goes, they 'go together like a horse and carriage'. My eight large walnuts are systematically harvested by a small army of squirels, red and grey. At first they start to pick away at the unripe nuts on the tree but after the nuts are mature they drop by the bushell baskets all over my lawns and landscape. Unless you want them yourself for baking cookies do not be too hasty to pick them up. The squirels will do the whole job for you within a day or two. Such providence!
The common wisdom is that tree roots extend roughly to the outer drip-line of the tree. Not so for black walnut, or its cousin the butternut. Their roots reach a radius three to four times the radius to the drip-line. Since their roots ... read more
On Feb 10, 2004, orchid_lady wrote:
I live in Southern Indiana and Black Walnut trees grow like weeds. I have a tin roof and on windy nights it sounds like machine guns going off on top of me.
I love the tree but as has been pointed out numerous times, you can't grow companion plants with them. I have a container garden around mine which works out great.
They are extremely easy to propogate. A couple years ago I dumped the nuts against the fence after picking them up - I now have a line of walnut trees bordering the road. Better there than on top of me!
On Sep 25, 2003, PaisleyPat from Minneapolis, MN wrote:
The Black Walnut tree has recently been added to poisonous plant lists in many states. Reference: Poisonous Plants Homepage of Pennsylvania....Also, recent research has shown that juglone is not the toxin that causes laminitis and breathing problems in horses exposed to bedding made of black walnut shavings...It was caused by yet another toxin that has not been clearly identified..Other state's web pages include warnings to people who have allergies or breathing problems to stay away from these trees..and to keep pets away for fear of them ingesting the hulls...The black walnut is also lethal to earthworms.. Shade? At what price to other living things?
On Sep 19, 2003, Booty from Grand Rapids, MI wrote:
The roots of the Black Walnut have toxins that tend to suppress the growth of other plants and shrubs near by.
On Sep 19, 2003, Phaltyme from Garden City, MI (Zone 6b) wrote:
When I was growing up in Lansing, Michigan, we had two black walnut trees - both started by squirrels. They produced millions of walnuts over the years. My parents sold some (uncracked) and one of our friends had the most delicious recipe for IceBox Cookies using black walnuts. It wasn't a holiday for us unless Mom made a lot. We also had a picnic table and chairs under one of the trees and many happy big family times were spent there.
Mom always claimed the squirrels threw the nuts at her. One son and his wife are developing a black walnut grove and are getting the first nuts this year.
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On Sep 18, 2003, IslandJim from Keizer, OR (Zone 8b) wrote:
I really like this tree, but it's not for me in zone 10. I wish it was. When I lived in the central valley of California, where black walnuts grow more-or-less wild, we would organize "nut gathering" parties in the fall to glean along the roadways and byways of the valley.
On Sep 18, 2003, leffler wrote:
In my neighborhood here in Garland, Texas (a suburb of Dallas), there are many fine examples of this wonderful tree. Here in the Dallas area it is used as a landscape tree. This tree is also found all over East Texas where it is found in the Pine and Hickory/Pecan woods.
On Sep 6, 2003, HpyKampers from Saint Louis, MO wrote:
I have an approximately 15-year-old Black Walnut that isn't producing nuts this year for some reason. All other aspects of the tree seem to be fine. There are plenty of leaves, water and the conditions haven't changed any this year from years past.
On Aug 16, 2003, davecwik from Smiths Creek, MI wrote:
I love the tase of these nuts but be careful taking off the husk - the black dye will NOT wash off your hands or clothes. Eventually it will wear off your hands but your clothes will be permanently staind.
On Aug 10, 2003, muffnbill wrote:
All parts of this plant contain the juglone toxin. Do not use the leaves for mulch or grind the limbs for mulch. There are approximately 80 plants that can be grown successfully within the rootzone of this tree. The NC agricultural extension service has a very compressive list.
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On May 22, 2003, lupinloon from Verndale, MN wrote:
The common thought is that Black Walnut will not grow in this region but my mother had them for over 50 years and now I have a few. It survived a snowless winter and a late icestorm with no problems yet visible. A couple handsful of these in Chocolate Chip Cookies wins you many prizes at County Fairs. They can become pesty if you have a lot of squirrels - the long roots make for difficulty in digging them out. I decided to live with that because the leaves are very beautiful and a stand-alone tree is stunning.
On May 22, 2003, yeshe from Ridgeland, WI wrote:
It is a beautiful tree which is easy to propagate by putting the nuts 1 to 2" in the ground. Squirels are natural propagators. One and two year old seedlings can be dug up and transplanted. A deep tap root makes it difficult after that. The wood is very desirable for woodworking, easy to work with power tools and hand tools. The grain is beautiful. In my 1/2 acre garden of 75' high trees there are trilium, jack in the pulpit, wild phlox and domestic phlox gone wild. The trilium and jack in the pulpit bloom in May, wild phlox bloom in June and the domestic phlox bloom July into September. All reseed themselves. They make a good companion planting and the toxicity of the black walnut keeps many competitors out.
On Sep 1, 2002, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:
I love the nuts (but they're an acquired taste); difficult plant to work into most suburban landscapes because it's not a very good neighbor to many plants (it releases a toxin through its roots that cuts way down on competition from nearby plants.)
FAQs
How much is an Eastern black walnut tree worth? ›
The Black Walnut is one of the most expensive and lucrative trees to sell, thanks to its high-quality dark wood. The tree ranges from $5- $10 per board foot, although it can cost more depending on other factors. In most cases, your 20-inch tree can fetch you $700- $800.
Can I eat this Eastern black walnut? ›Black walnuts can be enjoyed raw and have an interestingly sweet and earthy taste to them that goes great on top of desserts, such as ice cream or cupcakes. They can also be dipped in a sugar syrup and enjoyed as a candy or ground to a meal and made into a flour.
How fast does Eastern black walnut grow? ›Growth Rate
This tree grows at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24" per year.
Ultimately, black walnut trees aren't necessarily bad for gardens but they can be problematic if trying to grow certain plants nearby. As long as you plan your garden carefully and thoughtfully, a black walnut tree can be great addition to the yard.
How do you calculate the value of a tree? ›The formula is: Tree Value = Base Value x Cross-sectional Area x Species Class x Condition Class x Location Class Base Value is the dollar amount assigned to 1 square inch of a tree's trunk cross-sectional area and is typically based on the cost of the largest available replacement plant of the same species.
What is the most valuable tree for lumber? ›Sequoia has attained the status of the most expensive wood in the world, costing up to €1500 per cubic metre. The tree, named in honour of the Cherokee chief Sequoyah, is an emblem of the United States. Its habitat is found almost exclusively in North America, more specifically on the coasts of California and Oregon.
How do you tell if a black walnut is good or bad? ›The Float Test
Place a handful of nuts in a bucket of water. Any that float are bad: discard them. Give the bucket a good stir, making sure to do so vigorously enough to disturb the nuts, and check again for floaters once they settle.
Despite that pulpy covering and the hard shell around the nut kernels, they are a useful food for squirrels as well as raccoons, turkeys and bears.
What are the benefits of Eastern black walnut? ›Black walnuts have higher levels of antioxidants, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and other health-promoting compounds than the more common English walnuts, making them useful in reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
What is the lifespan of a black walnut tree? ›Black walnut grows slowly, maturing on good soils in about 150 years; it may have a life span of more than 250 years.
What state is best to grow black walnut trees? ›
Black and English walnuts can grow throughout the United States and Southern Canada. However, major walnut commercial orchards are found mainly in California, but also in Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa.
Do deer eat black walnuts? ›Deer-resistant black walnuts
Deer do not usually eat black walnuts because their nuts are too hard to crack. Black walnuts also make a great cover scent against deer and other mammals. Deer do not like that pungent smell that their shells give off. Deer will also eat tiny small walnut seedlings and sprouts from stumps.
Avoid planting vegetables that are sensitive to juglone, such as asparagus, cabbage, eggplant, peas, peppers, potatoes, rhubarb and tomatoes.
What not to plant around black walnut? ›- Annuals and vegetables: asparagus, cabbage, eggplant, flowering tobacco, pepper, petunia, potato, tomato.
- Herbaceous perennials: autumn crocus, baptisia, columbine, lily (Asian hybrids), peony, rhubarb.
The main drawback for the Black Walnut is a chemical its roots produce and secrete called Juglone, which kills many different species of plants should their root come into contact with it. So, one must be aware of that fact, and chose companion plants accordingly.
What trees are worth money to sell? ›| Type of Tree | Size of Tree | Average Value of Tree |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Poplar Tree | Circumference: 40 inches Height: 60 feet | $840 |
| 2. Loblolly Pine Tree | Circumference: 40 inches Height: 60 feet | $1,320 |
| 3. Birch Tree | Circumference: 40 inches Height: 60 feet | $1,560 |
| 4. Douglas Fir Tree | Circumference: 40 inches Height: 60 feet | $2,250 |
The trunk formula is calculated by multiplying each of the following values: Dollar value per square inch of tree (generally $50.00) Number of square inches of trunk diameter. Percent value for the species rating.
What is the hidden value of trees? ›They sequester and store greenhouse gasses, filter air pollutants, provide wood, food, and other products, among other benefits.
What is the most expensive tree for farming? ›African Blackwood-- $10,000 per kilogram.
One of the most expensive types of wood in the world comes from the endangered African Blackwood tree. Found only in the driest parts of Africa, this wood is highly valued because it's often made into pricy high-end musical instruments. Agar Wood-- $10,000 per kilogram.
1. Australian Buloke – 5,060 IBF. An ironwood tree that is native to Australia, this wood comes from a species of tree occurring across most of Eastern and Southern Australia. Known as the hardest wood in the world, this particular type has a Janka hardness of 5,060 lbf.
What is the most expensive tree to grow and sell? ›
Dalbergia Melanoxylon (African Blackwood) Dalbergia melanoxylon is a flowering plant (tree) that belongs to the family Fabaceae. The wood that this tree produces is known as the most expensive in the world.
How long do black walnuts need to dry before cracking? ›Drying and Curing
Give the black walnuts two to three weeks to dry and cure before you store or crack them. This will ensure that you don't lose your harvest to mold.
The chewing of open, jagged holes on either side of a nut is a Red Squirrel's most common method of opening a nut. Gray Squirrels tend to remove the entire side of a walnut, as opposed to chewing a hole in it. Naturally Curious is supported by donations.
What are the maggots in black walnuts? ›Husks of walnuts infested with walnut husk fly larvae turn black.
What are the little worms in black walnuts? ›The worms are the black walnut curculio. The female insect boroughs into a developing walnut and lays an egg. The larva feeds on the nut. The walnut tree prematurely drops the nuts – called June drop – and the larva crawls into the ground and pupates.
What part of black walnut is medicinal? ›Overview. Black walnut is a tree. People use the outer covering of the nut (the hull) to make medicine. Black walnut is used to treat parasitic worm infections and certain other infections including diphtheria and syphilis.
Why is black walnut so expensive? ›The tree takes around 50 years to mature, it is longer than most other trees. It is in high demand due to its desired characteristics such as durability, strength or aesthetic making it one of the best wood species around.
What can I do with Eastern black walnuts? ›Once removed from their shell, black walnuts are a healthy snack that you can eat with or without cooking. You can use them in any recipe that calls for walnuts or any other type of nut, but the flavor of wild foraged black walnuts is much bolder and more earthy.
Do black walnut trees need a lot of water? ›Summer: The first year, a Black Walnut tree should be irrigated every week with 3-5 gallons of water. Once established, the tree generally only needs watering during severe drought.
How long does it take for a black walnut tree to grow to full size? ›A black walnut tree is easy to grow from a nut. But to grow and produce nuts takes eight to 10 years. Squirrels help bury more walnuts on the property. Most are buried in the shade, which is a poor site.
Do black walnut trees produce black walnuts every year? ›
Healthy and mature walnut trees produce from 66 to 350 lbs. (30 to 160 kg) of nuts, but this production cannot be achieved every year. The tree has an inherent tendency towards alternate bearing, and it usually yields a good production in every other year.
Can you make money growing black walnut trees? ›Black walnut logs bring premium prices, with single trees bringing thousands of dollars. Bruce Thompson, author of “Black Walnut for Profit” estimates a mature stand of black walnut trees can bring about $100,000 per acre in timber value alone.
What state has the most black walnuts? ›The wild American Black Walnut is native to 32 states and is the official tree nut of Missouri, where the crop is most abundantly found.
How many black walnut trees can you plant on one acre? ›If you are going to plant one acre of black walnut as a future investment, I would probably plant at least 436 trees per acre: plant one tree every ten feet within your tree rows, with ten feet between tree rows (i.e., 43,560 square feet per acre divided by 10x10 spacing yields 436 trees per acre).
Do squirrels bury black walnuts? ›The squirrel set a record: It filled Fischer's truck with 42 gallons of black walnuts. A 2000 U.K. study of red squirrels' foraging habits said they often bury pine cones, peanuts, walnuts, and hazelnuts, and hide fruits, fungi and bones in high places.
Can squirrels eat black walnuts? ›Squirrels love black walnuts and have strong teeth that can break open the hard green hull surrounding the prize. Inside the hull is a dark nut that was eaten by Native Americans. The hull, dark green at first, turns to black, which stains the squirrels; chins as well as human fingers who touch it.
What is a deer's favorite nut? ›Chestnuts are chosen by deer over other nuts because of their taste and nutrition. They are high in carbohydrates at 40 percent and contain up to 10 percent high-quality protein.
Are coffee grounds good for walnut trees? ›Nitrogen Content of Coffee Grounds
They typically contain up to 2 percent nitrogen — though some have up to five times this percentage. Because nitrogen supports green growth, using coffee grounds as compost around trees and shrubs encourages them to grow lush and leggy.
Avoid planting the following near or under the canopy of black walnut trees: Apples, white birch, mountain laurels, blackberries, blueberries, tomato plants, azaleas, chrysanthemum, crocus, hydrangeas, lilacs and rhododendron.
Why can't you compost black walnut leaves? ›Walnut leaves can be composted because the juglone toxin breaks down when exposed to air, water and bacteria. The toxic effect can be degraded in two to four weeks. In the soil, breakdown may take up to two months after the living walnut tree has been removed.
How long does juglone stay in the soil? ›
The toxic effect of the juglone can be degraded in 2 to 4 weeks. In soil, breakdown may take up to two months. Composting of bark for a minimum of 6 months can provide a safe mulch, even for plants sensitive to juglone.
What plants are susceptible to Juglans? ›Particularly sensitive to juglone are vegetables such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and peppers, and ornamentals such as lilacs, peonies, rhododendrons and azaleas.
How far away to plant from black walnut? ›Space your black walnut trees 40' to 80' apart, and English walnuts 20' to 40' apart. NOTE: Plant black walnut trees 50' from fruit trees. The root of a black walnut trees are toxic to many plants.
Are black walnut trees good for your yard? ›Black walnut is also a stately landscape tree with a long trunk and open branching habit that make it a popular choice for parks and large landscapes. However, planting beneath or very close to a black walnut can be problematic due to the tree's production of biochemicals that can inhibit the growth of certain plants.
Can you eat black walnuts that fall from trees? ›Black walnuts can be enjoyed raw and have an interestingly sweet and earthy taste to them that goes great on top of desserts, such as ice cream or cupcakes. They can also be dipped in a sugar syrup and enjoyed as a candy or ground to a meal and made into a flour.
Why are black walnut trees so expensive? ›Following are the reasons why Walnut wood is expensive.
The tree takes around 50 years to mature, it is longer than most other trees. It is in high demand due to its desired characteristics such as durability, strength or aesthetic making it one of the best wood species around.
Healthy and mature walnut trees produce from 66 to 350 lbs. (30 to 160 kg) of nuts, but this production cannot be achieved every year. The tree has an inherent tendency towards alternate bearing, and it usually yields a good production in every other year.
What are Eastern black walnut trees used for? ›Black walnut wood is one of the most desirable for cabinets, veneers, furniture, and interior finishing. It is hard, heavy, coarse grained, very attractive, and easy to work with. It is also used for gunstocks.
How long does it take for a black walnut tree to mature? ›A black walnut tree is easy to grow from a nut. But to grow and produce nuts takes eight to 10 years. Squirrels help bury more walnuts on the property. Most are buried in the shade, which is a poor site.
Are all walnut trees worth money? ›A mature walnut tree with a trunk diameter of 20″ will run for around $800, while a 40″ to 50″ tree would be worth up to $2000 at auction. So if you're looking for an investment opportunity or simply want to get the most bang for your buck when selling your landscaping asset, be sure to take size into account!
What are the pros and cons of a black walnut tree? ›
Black Walnut trees make excellent shade trees. Their ability to grow up to 30″ per year make them one of the faster growing hardwoods. The main drawback to Black Walnut trees in a yard or sidewalk is the nuts that will fall, that can be a tripping hazard and make a mess.
Can you make money harvesting black walnuts? ›For many people across the Midwest and East-Central United States, the Black Walnut harvest every October is a tradition passed down from generation to generation. The harvest continues to be a longstanding tradition for many, as well as an opportunity to earn extra income or raise money for a worthy organization.
Can you make money selling black walnuts? ›A mature stand of trees can produce 1,500 to 2,000 pounds per acre. Selling to a buying station may only earn 50 cents a pound, but selling retail at market can bring up to $12 a pound. At home, if you're shelling small quantities, set the end of a nut on a hard surface and whack the top end with a hammer.
What state has the most black walnut trees? ›Black Walnut Basics
The wild American Black Walnut is native to 32 states and is the official tree nut of Missouri, where the crop is most abundantly found.
Black walnut typically grows as scattered individual trees or in small groups throughout the central and eastern parts of the United States. Although it is found on a variety of sites, black walnut grows best on good sites in coves and well-drained bottoms in the Appalachians and the Midwest.
What eats black walnuts? ›Despite that pulpy covering and the hard shell around the nut kernels, they are a useful food for squirrels as well as raccoons, turkeys and bears. Like many nuts, the walnut provides protein, carbohydrates and fat, necessary for storing energy for those animals that hibernate.
What is the best way to plant black walnut trees? ›- Space your black walnut trees 40' to 80' apart, and English walnuts 20' to 40' apart.
- NOTE: Plant black walnut trees 50' from fruit trees. ...
- Dig a hole wide and deep enough to accommodate the root system.
- Wet the roots thoroughly before planting.
Avoid planting vegetables that are sensitive to juglone, such as asparagus, cabbage, eggplant, peas, peppers, potatoes, rhubarb and tomatoes.