
English walnut (Juglans regia)
English walnut, also known as Persian walnut, Madeira walnut
The english walnut is a large deciduous tree. There are many superstitious beliefs tied to it, one of which originates from the island of Skopelos: people believe that the planter of a walnut tree will die once the english walnut grows tall enough to see the sea.
Key Facts About English walnut
Attributes of English walnut
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20 m to 25 m
Spread
12 m to 18 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Green Yellow
Scientific Classification of English walnut
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fagales
Family
Walnut
Genus
Walnuts
Species
English walnut
Toxicity
Ingestion, Inhalation of pollen from male flowers