Olancho walnut (Juglans olanchana)

Family: Juglandaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Juglans olanchana is a deciduous Tree growing to 45 m (147ft) by 35 m (114ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - raw or cooked. The shells are 34 - 45mm in diameter and 32 - 42mm long. — Seed - raw or cooked.; The shells are 34 - 45mm in diameter and 32 - 42mm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain sides, river bottoms, along water courses, cafetales, at elevations from 500 - 1,500 metres in Guatemala. (Zone 10)