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Provide consistent moisture, particularly during the growing season and dry spells. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Arizona Black Walnut · New Mexico Walnut
Juglans major, commonly known as Arizona Walnut, is a large deciduous tree native to the southwestern US and Mexico, valued for its edible nuts and foliage.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Moderate to high, especially during dry periods.
60% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy.
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures.
50% intensity
Tolerates heat and some cold.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light feeding in spring.
30% intensity
Use a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during the growing season and dry spells. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning during the growing season.
Propagated by seed, which requires stratification. Grafting can also be used for specific cultivars.
Not typically repotted as it is a large tree. Container-grown specimens should be repotted every 2-3 years into a larger container.
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Where Arizona Walnut (Juglans major) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fagales |
| Family | Juglandaceae |
| Genus | Juglans |
| Species | Juglans major |
Similar in genus Juglans
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