Chinese Walnut (Juglans cathayensis)

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

Juglans cathayensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 20 m (65ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from May to 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. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweetmeats. — Seed - raw or cooked.; Made into confections and sweetmeats.; A good flavour but the shell is very thick and the seed is small.; An edible oil is obtained from the seed, it tends to go rancid quickly.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and woods, preferring moist woods. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)