Texas Walnut (Juglans microcarpa)

Family: Juglandaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Juglans microcarpa is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and oily but it is rather small and has a thick shell. — The seed is sweet and oily but it is rather small and has a thick shell.; The seed is the smallest of this genus.; An edible oil is obtained from the seed, it tends to go rancid quickly.

Habitat & North American Range

Limestone banks of streams, also in valleys and dry rocky ravines. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)