Juglans nigra Black Walnut Tree - Live Bare Root 2-3 Feet for Zones 4-9

Black Walnut Tree (Juglans nigra) Overview

The Black Walnut tree is a fast-growing hardwood known for its edible nuts and durable wood. This live bare root plant measures 2-3 feet and is suitable for USDA zones 4-9. It is ideal for large landscapes, providing shade and sustainable nut production.

Key Features

• Produces flavorful, edible nuts
• Strong, valuable timber wood
• Broad, spreading canopy offering cooling shade
• Green foliage in spring and summer, turning golden yellow in fall
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Supports wildlife by providing food and shelter

Growing Information

Plant the Black Walnut tree in full sun with well-drained, deep soil. It tolerates loamy, sandy, and clay soils. Water moderately during establishment, as it becomes drought-tolerant over time. The tree grows at a moderate to fast rate and can reach 50-80 feet at maturity. Its deep-rooted system aids in soil stabilization, making it a functional addition to your garden.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.