Walnut
Juglans regia
Description
Juglans regia, known by various common names including the common walnut, English walnut, or Persian walnut amongst other names, is a species of walnut. It is native to Eurasia in at least southwest and central Asia and southeast Europe, but its exact natural area is obscure due to its long history of cultivation.
Taxonomy
Family
Juglandaceae
Genus
Juglans
Cultivars
5
Lara
Juglans ‘Lara’ is a deciduous selection of Juglans regia with a compact habit. It is grown for productive crops. Best performance comes with ordinary garden care; it is hardy.
Meyric
Juglans ‘Meyric’ is a selection of Juglans regia with a vigorous habit. It is grown for productive crops, typically noted around autumn.
Meyric From Seed
aka Walnut Grown from seed. A fast growing stately tree that has been selected by the NZ Tree Crops Association as an excellent cultivar for nut production. Large nuts are produced on a relatively large tree. Self-fertile, improve crop when more than one variety of Walnut is planted. Deciduous. Flower colour: White. Habit: Tree Spreading. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.
Rex
Juglans ‘Rex’ is a selection of Juglans regia with a compact habit. It is grown for productive crops, typically noted around autumn.
Wilsons Wonder
Juglans ‘Wilsons Wonder’ is a selection of Juglans regia with a spreading habit. Its foliage is a key feature, carrying yellow colouring. Best performance comes with well-drained soil.