Juglans cinerea
Plant Details
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acid Neutral Basic
Sun
Usage properties
Oil, Seed, Juice
Dye, Herbicide, Oil, Wood
Description
The seeds of this plant are eaten raw or ground into powder and then used in baked goods such as cakes, cookies, muffins, and bread. They have an oily and sweet flavor with a rich and pleasant taste. Note that the oil in the seeds is not stable and quickly becomes rancid once opened. The seed, which makes up only about 20% of the weight of the whole seed, is difficult to extract. The immature fruits can be pickled. Each fruit has a diameter of 3 to 6 cm and grows in clusters of 3 to 5 fruits. Edible oil can be extracted from the seeds, but it also quickly goes rancid. In spring, the sweet sap is collected and can be consumed as a refreshing drink. The sap can also be boiled down to a syrup or sugar, or added to maple syrup.
Harvest Data
Crown Data
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
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Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Helps fix nitrogen in the soil and improves soil health. |
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Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides shade and shelter for the walnut while producing edible nuts. |
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Staphylea colchica Bladdernut |
Attracts beneficial insects and provides additional fruit yields. |
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Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Attracts pollinators and provides edible berries. |
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Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Provides ground cover, helps with soil erosion control, and produces edible berries. |
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Corylus maxima Filbert |
Enhances biodiversity and provides habitat for wildlife. |
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Tilia americana Basswood |
Provides shade and attracts pollinators with its fragrant flowers. |
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Prunus persica Peach |
Provides fruit and creates a beneficial habitat for pests' predators. |
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Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle |
Enhances soil health and provides nectar for beneficial insects. |