Heartnut

Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis, Juglandaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Full Sun (optimal)

Moderate

6 – 7.5

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Heartnut releases juglone which inhibits brassica family plants

Heartnut's juglone compounds negatively affect mulberry growth and fruit production

Heartnut, like other walnuts, produces juglone which can severely damage or kill apple trees planted nearby.

Heartnut juglone production prevents successful broccoli cultivation nearby

Food

Seeds

Heartnut grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

Design guilds with Heartnut and see companion relationships visually.