Black walnut trees are a true benefit for any landscape, offering beauty, strength, and harvest. The real reward comes from their rich, flavorful nuts — prized in classic recipes like cakes, cookies, and candies for their bold, earthy taste.
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Exposure
Full sun
Height at Maturity
Over 25 Feet
Usage
Nut
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Bare-root
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UPS
Planting Zones
4-9
At TN Nursery, growing Black Walnut trees has been part of our heritage for generations.
Since our founding in 1959 in the heart of Tennessee’s nursery country, we’ve specialized in cultivating strong, native trees that thrive across the U.S.—and the Black Walnut has always held a special place among them. Known for its deep root system, durable wood use for flooring and furniture, and rich, flavorful nuts, this tree reflects the same endurance and quality that our family nursery stands for.
Black Walnut Tree
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Over the decades, we’ve carefully grown and shipped thousands of Black Walnut trees to homeowners, landscapers, and restoration projects nationwide. Each tree is nurtured from seed with care and experience passed down through our family, ensuring it’s hardy, healthy, and ready to flourish for years to come. At TN Nursery, Black Walnuts aren’t just trees—they’re part of our story.
Planting a trees like a black walnut tree in your lawn is an investment in both beauty and longevity. It grows into a masterful centerpiece, offering broad, cooling shade in summer and a graceful shape that enhances any landscape. Its hardy nature allows it to thrive in many soil types and withstand changing weather, making it an easy, low-maintenance choice for homeowners.
Beyond its unusual appearance, the black walnut provides rich, flavorful nuts used in baking and cooking, adding a practical benefit to its appeal. Each year, it deepens its roots and strengthens its presence, becoming a tree that future generations can enjoy. Buying a black walnut tree from TN Nursery means planting something lasting—an enduring symbol of strength, shade, and natural abundance in your own backyard.
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The black walnut tree is highly regarded for its striking, deep-brown to black bark and its vigorous growth habit. As it matures, it forms a round crown of branches and leaves as wide as the tall tree.
This tree is well-suited to shading large landscapes alone or in stands. When fully grown, it will reach a height of approximately 50 to 75 feet, but very old trees have been known to grow up to 150 feet in height. Its drip line will spread 50 to 75 feet wide.
Black walnut trees require full sunlight and are intolerant of shade. Juglans Nigra prefers well-drained, neutral soil. Consider planting stands of these trees to promote pollination and increase nut production.
Zone - 4-9. Mature Height: 50-75 ft. Mature Width: 50-75 ft. Growth/Year: 3-4 ft. Sunlight: Full Sun. Soil Conditions: Well-drained, neutral soils.
Birds and small forest creatures will be attracted to a Black Walnut Tree - Juglans Nigra
The black walnut tree drops large, green husks containing black walnuts in October after its leaves have fallen. The nuts attract wildlife such as squirrels, foxes, and woodpeckers, which makes it an ideal tree for your family of birdwatchers.
Planting a Black Walnut Tree - Juglans Nigra will provide sustainable harvests of nuts in the future.
In addition to being an excellent shade tree, it has many practical uses. The nuts of Juglans Nigra, known as black walnuts, can be harvested. The tangy, unique flavor of the nut is more pronounced than that of the English walnut, contains twice the protein, and stands out in chocolate confections.
Black-walnut oil is a valuable gourmet condiment for those who love to cook. The shells can make rich, brown organic dyes for cloth and wool. Older trees can be tapped for their sweet sap. Because of all its uses, this is an excellent tree for the homesteader.
A Black Walnut Tree - Juglans Nigra creates a swath of shade.
It is essential to find the right companion plants for black walnut trees. This tree does discourage the growth of some plants beneath its drip line. However, many beautiful companion plants, such as trilliums, hosta, cinnamon ferns, Spanish bluebells, and bellflowers, will thrive beneath its shade.
Black walnut trees are known for their longevity: The oldest Juglans Nigra on earth is 300 years old.
Black Walnut Trees – Nature’s Powerhouse of Strength, Beauty, and Purpose
One little-known fact about the Black Walnut tree is that it produces a natural compound called juglone, which helps it thrive by gently deterring competing plants from growing too close.
This built-in defense mechanism is nature’s way of giving the Black Walnut room to grow strong and healthy without overcrowding. Beyond this fascinating trait, the tree is a powerhouse of beauty and purpose—its deep roots enrich the soil, its nuts provide nutrition and flavor for recipes, and its wood is treasured for its rich color and strength.
The Black Walnut stands as a symbol of resilience and balance in nature. At TN Nursery, we’ve spent decades cultivating these remarkable trees, ensuring each one grows hardy and ready to bring both elegance and function to your landscape.
Black Walnut Tree Benefits
Black Walnut Tree Most Asked Questions
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Black walnut trees grow at a good rate, 1 to 2 feet per year under ideal conditions. They thrive in deep, fertile, well-drained soil and full sun. While they can reach impressive heights of 70 to 100 feet over time, patience pays off — these trees are long-lived and known for producing valuable timber and delicious nuts once mature.
Typically, black walnut trees start producing nuts around 6 years after planting, Full nut production usually peaks between 30 and 40 years. Each autumn, mature trees yield a rich harvest of walnuts, prized for baking and cooking — a favorite among wildlife and humans alike.
Plant in a sunny, open area with moist but well-drained loamy soil. Avoid planting it too close to gardens or plants sensitive to juglone, a natural compound the tree releases that can affect certain species. Open landscapes, fields, or larger yards are perfect for these majestic trees.
Absolutely. The nuts from this tree provide an essential food source for squirrels, birds, and small mammals, while the large canopy offers shelter and nesting areas. Their deep roots help stabilize soil, making them an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly and conservation plantings.
Caring Tips
How do I care for my Black Walnut Tree?
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Care Tips
Water Black Walnut trees deeply and infrequently to promote profound root growth. Mulch near the bottom to maintain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Prune during dormancy to remove dead or crossing branches and prevent disease.
TN Nursery delivered a beautiful Black Walnut Tree, and the entire process was seamless. The tree was protected during shipping and arrived in better shape than I expected. It’s already showing strong, vibrant growth. I couldn’t be more pleased.
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Brandon Ellis – Michigan
Premium Black Walnut Tree with Excellent Root Health
I was thrilled to find such a high-quality Black Walnut Tree at TN Nursery. The roots were well-developed and the trunk was straight and strong. It's been a month, and the tree is growing quickly with no signs of stress. This is truly nursery-grade excellence.
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Laura Bennett – Tennessee
Great Tree for Shade, Nuts, and Long-Term Investment
This Black Walnut Tree from TN Nursery offers triple value—shade, edible nuts, and future timber potential. It came well-hydrated and full of life. Within a few days of planting, I could already see new growth. A must-have for any landowner.
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Christopher Hall – Virginia
Outstanding Black Walnut Tree That Transforms the Landscape
My Black Walnut Tree arrived in pristine condition. TN Nursery does an amazing job sourcing healthy native trees. It’s already adapting well and adds beauty and structure to the yard. The growth rate is promising and I’m very satisfied.
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Samantha Pierce – Missouri
Excellent Black Walnut Tree for Homesteads and Woodlots
I bought a few Black Walnut Trees from TN Nursery for a future timber project. Every tree arrived in healthy condition with sturdy roots and moist soil. They've all taken to the soil quickly and are growing strong. Highly recommend for anyone building a sustainable landscape.
