Black Walnut
Juglans nigra, Juglandaceae
Guild Roles
Growing Conditions
Sun
Water
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Tolerances
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Black walnut juglone damages blueberries
TomatoSolanum lycopersicumBlack walnut juglone toxin kills tomatoes
PawpawAsimina trilobaPawpaw is sensitive to juglone produced by black walnut trees.
English PeaPisum sativumBlack walnut juglone is toxic to peas
Golden RaspberryRubus idaeus var. aureusBlack Walnut's juglone is toxic to most Rubus species including Golden Raspberry
Himalayan BlackberryRubus armeniacusBlack Walnut's juglone compound is toxic to Himalayan Blackberry and most Rubus species
Purple ConeflowerEchinacea purpureaBlack walnut produces juglone which is toxic to many herbaceous plants including Echinacea species
Narrow-Leaf EchinaceaEchinacea angustifoliaBlack walnut's juglone compound inhibits growth of Echinacea and other sensitive plants
Pale Purple ConeflowerEchinacea pallidaJuglone from black walnut is phytotoxic to Echinacea species
ArugulaEruca vesicariaBlack walnut juglone severely inhibits brassica family plants including arugula
AppleMalus domesticaJuglone from black walnut damages apple trees
PeachPrunus persicaBlack walnut juglone kills peach trees
GrapeVitis viniferaBlack walnut produces juglone, a toxic compound that inhibits grape growth and can cause death in sensitive vines.
BlackberryRubus fruticosusBlack walnut's juglone production is toxic to blackberries and other Rubus species.
PotatoSolanum tuberosumBlack walnut juglone kills potatoes
Bee BalmMonarda didymaBlack walnut's allelopathic compounds negatively affect many herbaceous perennials including Monarda
Wild BergamotMonarda fistulosaJuglone toxicity from black walnut inhibits growth of wild bergamot
Butterfly WeedAsclepias tuberosaBlack walnut's juglone is toxic to butterfly weed and other milkweeds
Uses
Functions
Edible Parts
Common Questions
What zones does Black Walnut grow in?
Black Walnut grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.
What are good companion plants for Black Walnut?
Good companions for Black Walnut include Blue False Indigo, Shagbark Hickory.
Design guilds with Black Walnut and see companion relationships visually.
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