Black Walnut

Description

These seedlings are sourced from a remarkable parent tree, hidden deep within the Bronx in Huntington Woods nature preserve, beside a forgotten, crumbling brick wall. This towering beauty has thrived for decades, showcasing vigorous growth and producing exceptionally large nuts with husks as big as tennis balls.

Black walnuts are cherished for their bold, earthy flavor, adding a gourmet touch to baking, cooking, and snacking. While their tough shells require a bit of effort to crack—whether with a hammer or a specialty nutcracker—the reward is a rich, complex flavor that elevates both sweet and savory dishes.

Beyond their delicious nuts, black walnut trees offer an array of benefits. Their outer hulls can be used as a natural dye, providing a deep, earthy hue for wool, fabric, or even used as a natural wood stain.

In late winter, these trees can be tapped for syrup, much like maples. Walnut syrup boasts a rich, nutty, and slightly buttery flavor, more complex and earthy than traditional maple syrup. This rare delicacy is highly sought after by gourmet chefs and distilleries, often fetching over $300 per gallon.

Their dark, durable wood is highly prized for furniture, cabinetry, and woodworking, offering a potential long-term investment for those who plant them today.

Walking among black walnut trees feels like stepping into a storybook forest. These majestic trees can reach heights of 60 to 100 feet, providing shade, wildlife habitat, and a legacy that can last for generations. Black walnuts are not just trees but an experience—connecting you with the land, offering nourishment, and adding beauty to any landscape. Whether you’re planting for food, wood, or wildlife, these trees are a resilient and rewarding choice.

To keep shipping costs low, we ship our trees bare root. If you’re not familiar with caring for bare root plants and black walnut trees, we recommend doing a bit of research beforehand to ensure your trees get the best start possible.