How much sunlight does my English Walnut need?

English Walnut requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my English Walnut?

English Walnut does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my English Walnut?

English Walnut should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for English Walnut?

English Walnut grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can English Walnut be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone English Walnut can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is English Walnut easy to care for?

English Walnut is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my English Walnut?

English Walnut prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About English Walnut

English Walnut is a deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia. It grows 40-60 feet tall and wide with a rounded spreading crown. It will generally produce a good crop of fruit in about 15-20 years. It is difficult to transplant due to a deep taproot and doesn't do well in hot humid climates.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Juglans regia

Genus

Juglans

Family

Juglandaceae

Order

Fagales

Also known as

Walnut, English walnut, Persian walnut, Carpathian walnut and Madeira walnut

How to care for English Walnut

Water

How often to water your English Walnut

English Walnut needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for English Walnut in your home

Light needs and placement for plant English Walnut: 1ft from a window

English Walnut love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

English Walnut does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of English Walnut in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize English Walnut

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for English Walnut: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your English Walnut after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

English Walnut is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors