Got Nature? Blog

Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee shares identifying characteristics of the black walnut tree, also known as the American black walnut or eastern black walnut, including pairs of leaflets running down each stem, long running ridges on the bark, and round nuts that have a very strong exterior. This sun-loving tree also needs high quality soil.

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Resources
Indiana Walnut Council, Industry Representatives include 45 states and 3 foreign countries
Why are my walnut trees dropping their leaves? Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension – Forestry and Natural Resources
Where can I buy Purdue’s patented black walnut trees? Got Nature? Blog
Pecan, Native Trees of Indiana River Park, Purdue Fort Wayne
Investing in Indiana Woodlands, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
Forest Improvement Handbook, The Education Store
ID That Tree, Playlist, Purdue Extension – Forestry and Natural Resources Youtube Channel
A Woodland Management Moment, Playlist
Wildlife Habitat Hint: Oak Shelterwood, Video

Lenny Farlee, Sustaining Hardwood Extension Specialist
Purdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources