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northern California black walnut

Juglans hindsii

The northern California black walnut is a tall tree with big leaves and tasty nuts. It grows in sunny places and is loved by many animals who eat its nuts.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The northern California black walnut is a stately deciduous tree known for its rugged, deeply furrowed bark that darkens with age. It has large, pinnately compound leaves and produces round, green nuts enclosed in a thick husk that turns brown as it matures.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFagalesFamilyJuglandaceaeGenusJuglans
northern California black walnut
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northern California black walnut

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its strong wood is prized for making beautiful furniture and gunstocks.

Native Americans traditionally used its husks to make dark brown dye.

The nuts are so hard, some squirrels struggle to crack them open!

This tree can live for over a century, standing tall for generations!

Special abilities

Ability

Chemical Defense

The northern California black walnut can release a special chemical called juglone that stops other plants from growing too close, giving it space to thrive.

Ability

Deep Drinker

It has a super-long taproot that can reach far down into the soil to find water, helping it survive dry spells.

Ability

Tough Seed Package

Its nuts are protected by a very hard shell, helping the seeds stay safe and sprout later, even if they're buried.

Measurements & details

Height
900-2300 cm
Spread
900-1800 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Do not eat the nuts without asking an adult, as some nuts can be tricky!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is northern California black walnut?

900-2300 cm

How wide does northern California black walnut spread?

900-1800 cm

When does northern California black walnut bloom?

Spring

Is northern California black walnut edible?

Yes

Is northern California black walnut toxic?

Mild

What is northern California black walnut's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is northern California black walnut pollinated?

Wind

Where is northern California black walnut usually found?

Forests

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