Juglans regia - Bio - Hardy plant

Make sure that the Juglans regia root ball is well watered - place the tree in a bucket of lukewarm water before planting. Choose a position where the common walnut has plenty of space and the soil is not too dry. Prepare a large hole loosen the soil with a fork. Place the Walnut root ball at the correct depth in the hole - the top of the root ball should be just slightly below soil surface. Refill the plant hole with soil and press it in firmly. Water directly after planting. Juglans regia thrives in any soil that retains water well. Improve poor soil with well rotted compost. Do not add compost that could cause root burn. Preferably site the Common Walnut in a spot in full sun, although partial shade is also good. Put a stake next to the young tree to give support against a strong wind.

The common Walnut requires normal, water retaining, humus-rich soil. The ideal spot for this tree is: full sun or partial shade. Prune only when really necessary. Young trees particularly should be protected from wind.

This tree is originally from South Eastern Europe across to central Asia. Flies and mosquitoes cannot abide the scent of the leaves. Walnut trees are therefore often planted by stables and cowsheds etc.