There are some misconceptions about walnut trees that have both encouraged and discouraged people from planting them. Let's ...
Most people think of Black Walnut trees as an asset, even if they don’t take the trouble to gather the plentiful nut harvest under them. Walnut is a prized hardwood traditionally used for gun stocks ...
Black walnut trees have high levels of the toxin juglone, in all parts of the tree, including roots and leaves. Why keep black walnut trees? They are one only a few nut trees that survive in cold ...
A black walnut tree is easy to grow from a nut. But to grow and produce nuts takes eight to 10 years. Squirrels help bury more walnuts on the property. Most are buried in the shade, which is a poor ...
PENROSE, Colo. ” It’s a challenge growing trees in southern Colorado, but one very patient man has found a way to cultivate black walnut trees, creating a hardwood legacy for the next generation.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — New research confirms that black walnut trees can be raised successfully in southeast Nebraska for their wood. The Nebraska Forest Service recently published a technical report ...
Q. I have been told that applying lime around pecan trees will increase nut size. Is this true? If so, how much and how often should it be applied, or what should the pH be? Are the pH requirements ...
This time of year, many black walnut trees’ leaves may have black spots, turn yellow and begin to drop. This is commonly known as anthracnose, a fungal disease that causes trees to drop their leaves ...
There are quite a few black walnut trees growing throughout Union and Baker counties. Not as many as there are in the Midwest, but still a significant amount. They are attractive trees. My neighbors ...
Q: We have had a number of high winds and hard rains this summer and I see that a large number of big walnut trees in my area have lost good-sized branches. Other trees like maples and poplars lost ...