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  5. Beeches, Oaks, Walnuts, and Allies
  6. Walnuts, Hickories, and Allies
  7. Walnuts
  8. Persian Walnut

species 38,039 observations

Persian Walnut

Juglans regia

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

60 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Peppered Moth, Fall Webworm Moth, North American Luna Moth, Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth 35
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Plum Beetle 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Walnut Aphid, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Small Walnut Aphid, Citrus Flatid Planthopper 21
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Mason Bee, Northern Flicker, Oak Lace Bug 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Neutral
Drought tolerant
Yes
Habit
Rounded Spreading
Plant type
Tree Edible

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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