Arizona Walnut or New Mexico Black Walnut (Juglans major)

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

Juglans major is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from October to December. 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

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet with a thick shell. — Seed - raw or cooked.; The seed is rather small, but it is sometimes eaten.; The seed is large and sweet with a thick shell.; There are about 45 seeds to the pound.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry rocky ravines and stream beds, 700 - 2300 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)