Walnut
Black Walnut
Juglans nigra
$3.00per seedling
In stock
Bulk pricing
Price per seedling based on total seedlings in your cart, across all species.
- 10–249 seedlings$3.00 / seedling
- 250–499 seedlings$2.50 / seedling
- 500–999 seedlings$2.00 / seedling
- 1,000–2,499 seedlings$1.75 / seedling
- 2,500–4,999 seedlings$1.50 / seedling
- 5,000+ seedlings$1.25 / seedling
Sold in groups of 10 — online orders are limited to 1,000 seedlings total.
For orders over 1,000 seedlings, please view our Pricing page and contact the nursery.
Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 70–90 ft tall · 50–75 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Fast — more than 2 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Full sun (6+ hrs direct sun)
- Soil
- — Average / moist
- Good for
- — Reforestation & timber · Wildlife food & habitat · Yard, shade & beauty
- Wildlife
- — Squirrels cache the nuts far and wide; the foliage hosts more than a hundred moth and butterfly species.
About this species
Black walnut is a robust native tree prized for its strong, dark, fine-grained wood and its distinctive, aromatic foliage. It features a tall, straight trunk and an open, rounded crown formed by long, compound leaves that turn golden yellow in fall. In late summer and early fall, the tree produces round, greenish fruits containing rich, flavorful nuts that are highly valued by both wildlife and people. Black walnut thrives in deep, well-drained soils and is commonly found in forests, old fields, and along streams throughout Ohio. Its combination of economic value, ecological importance, and striking appearance makes it a standout species in many natural and managed landscapes.
Planting notes
Plant away from gardens — roots release juglone, a natural compound found in its leaves, roots, and husks that can inhibit or harm sensitive plants growing nearby. Excellent timber value.