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- Q.Why Is My Walnut Tree Not Blooming - Have an older black walnut tree in the backyard. Last year no fruit and this year despite all the other ...
- Q.Walnut Tree Dropping Nuts - Why would my walnut tree shed its nuts early? They are falling all over the yard, but not mature.
- Q.Black Walnut Leaves - Are the leaves from the Black Walnut tree toxic in my flower beds?
- Q.Walnut Tree No Nuts - I believe I have BLACK WALNUT growing. How long before I see flower/fruit? The age of tree, etc? Are they ...
- Q.Black Walnut Trees - My horse chewed the bark off a big and old BW tree. Since the bark isn't smooth or green inside ...
- Q.Walnut Tree - My tree has started to grow some new leaves, but nearly all of them seem to be dying. Why ...
- Q.Black Walnut Trees - we would like to put a border of some sort on our property but there are numerous walnut tree any ...
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Anonymous on
May 14, 2016Q.why is my walnut tree not blooming
Have an older black walnut tree in the backyard. Last year no fruit and this year despite all the other trees already blooming, this tree only has a fee buds on it as of May 14. It looks healthy otherwise. Not sure on entire history of the tree, as I have only owned this property since Oct. 2013. It was actually still providing fruit when I moved in! It was very messy. Just making sure this a normal process or if it needs something like fertilizer. Thanks.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 16, 2016A.This is a normal process. Black walnuts are alternate year bearing – one year they have a large crop and the next few nuts/fruits. Black walnut trees are late bloomers compared to other types of trees and its potential for nut production also hinges largely on the climate/weather as temperatures below 26 F can kill emerging buds and pistillate flowers. I hope that helps.
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- Asked by
wallflower519 on
June 2, 2016
Poplar Bluff, MisosuriQ.Walnut tree dropping nuts
Why would my walnut tree shed its nuts early? They are falling all over the yard, but not mature.
- Answered by
kh0001 on
June 2, 2016A.If there's not enough water or nutrients getting to the tree, this could cause them to drop. The tree can't sustain all the walnuts so it sheds some, so that it can focus its energy on its roots and continued new growth. If you have squirrels and chipmunks, don't forget they knock off walnuts as they jump between branches. Some years you'll have a smaller crop of walnuts, that's normal. I have a gigantic black walnut tree in my yard, and some years I've had hardly any (or almost all of them fell early), other years I've had tons. If the branches and leaves are healthy with no signs of pest or disease, it shouldn't be anything to worry about. These articles may help you determine whether there's something actually wrong with the tree or it's simply thinning itself a bit so that it stays healthy:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/anthracnose-disease.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/walnut/how-to-prune-walnut-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/walnut/planting-walnut-trees.htm
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Daunch on
October 23, 2016
Bedford, Ohio Zone 5Q.Black Walnut leaves
Are the leaves from the Black Walnut tree toxic in my flower beds?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 24, 2016A.The leaves certainly can cause issues or even kill some plant material.
It is best to clean up the leaves and dispose of. If one or two leaves fall into the flower beds, it should not be an issue. A cleanup in the fall after the leaves have dropped is generally a good idea.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/allelopathic-plants.htm
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Dodgedaddie on
December 9, 2016
Searsport, MaineQ.Walnut tree no nuts
I believe I have BLACK WALNUT growing. How long before I see flower/fruit? The age of tree, etc? Are they a self pollinating type tree? Thanks
Answered by
Alisma on
December 9, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Black walnuts will not produce fruit and nuts until they are 10 years old. Black walnuts will sometimes self-pollinate, but this is inefficient, so more than one tree is required for optimal nut production.
Here is more about caring for black walnuts for nut production and other uses:
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Anonymous on
March 15, 2017Q.black walnut trees
My horse chewed the bark off a big and old BW tree. Since the bark isn't smooth or green inside like other types of trees, is it really damaged? The tree seems to be fine.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 15, 2017A.Most bark damage will heal on it's own.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm
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Pmoran on
April 23, 2017
Honington, IP31 1REQ.Walnut tree
My tree has started to grow some new leaves, but nearly all of them seem to be dying. Why is this? Photo attached. Thank you.
- Answered by
Alisma on
April 28, 2017
Certified ExpertA.I am not sure, but your walnut tree may have a root rot disease or another root problem leading to these symptoms. Please see these articles and check your tree for the symptoms:
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r881100311.html
https://www.plantvillage.org/en/topics/walnut/diseases_and_pests_description_uses_propagation
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thomasdp7 on
August 27, 2017
honeoye new york 14471Q.black walnut trees
we would like to put a border of some sort on our property but there are numerous walnut tree any suggestions?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 27, 2017A.I would advise you to talk with your County Extension Office to get a list of trees recommended for you specific region.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
Without your growing zone and area, I can't make any suggestions.
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