Walnut (Juglans regia fallax)

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

Juglans regia fallax is a deciduous Tree growing to 30 m (98ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - raw or cooked. Thin shelled. An edible oil is obtained from the seed, it tends to go rancid quickly. — Seed - raw or cooked.; An edible oil is obtained from the seed, it tends to go rancid quickly.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests in mountain regions. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)