Japanese Walnut (Juglans ailanthifolia)

Family: Juglandaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Juglans ailanthifolia is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 15 m (49ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - raw, cooked or used in confectionery. A very good flavour. The shell is easily cracked. An edible oil is obtained from the seed, but it tends to go rancid quickly. Young buds (flower?) and fruit stalks - cooked. — Seed - raw, cooked or used in confectionery.; A very good flavour.; The shell is easily cracked.; An edible oil is obtained from the seed, but it tends to go rancid quickly.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)