Manchurian Walnut (Juglans mandschurica)

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

Juglans mandschurica is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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

Seed - raw or roasted. The kernels are well filled but difficult to extract because the shell is thick. An edible oil is obtained from the seed, it tends to go rancid quickly. — Seed - raw or roasted.; The kernels are well filled but difficult to extract because the shell is thick.; An edible oil is obtained from the seed, it tends to go rancid quickly.

Habitat & North American Range

Mixed woods in rich soils, also by mountain streams. Mixed forests on mountain slopes or in valleys at elevations of 500 - 2800 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)