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Black Walnut

Juglans nigra, Juglandaceae

Zones
49
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderDynamic AccumulatorProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

67.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Antagonistic Plants

Highbush BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum

Black walnut juglone damages blueberries

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Black walnut juglone toxin kills tomatoes

PawpawAsimina triloba

Pawpaw is sensitive to juglone produced by black walnut trees.

English PeaPisum sativum

Black walnut juglone is toxic to peas

Golden RaspberryRubus idaeus var. aureus

Black Walnut's juglone is toxic to most Rubus species including Golden Raspberry

Himalayan BlackberryRubus armeniacus

Black Walnut's juglone compound is toxic to Himalayan Blackberry and most Rubus species

Purple ConeflowerEchinacea purpurea

Black walnut produces juglone which is toxic to many herbaceous plants including Echinacea species

Narrow-Leaf EchinaceaEchinacea angustifolia

Black walnut's juglone compound inhibits growth of Echinacea and other sensitive plants

Pale Purple ConeflowerEchinacea pallida

Juglone from black walnut is phytotoxic to Echinacea species

ArugulaEruca vesicaria

Black walnut juglone severely inhibits brassica family plants including arugula

AppleMalus domestica

Juglone from black walnut damages apple trees

PeachPrunus persica

Black walnut juglone kills peach trees

GrapeVitis vinifera

Black walnut produces juglone, a toxic compound that inhibits grape growth and can cause death in sensitive vines.

BlackberryRubus fruticosus

Black walnut's juglone production is toxic to blackberries and other Rubus species.

PotatoSolanum tuberosum

Black walnut juglone kills potatoes

Bee BalmMonarda didyma

Black walnut's allelopathic compounds negatively affect many herbaceous perennials including Monarda

Wild BergamotMonarda fistulosa

Juglone toxicity from black walnut inhibits growth of wild bergamot

Butterfly WeedAsclepias tuberosa

Black walnut's juglone is toxic to butterfly weed and other milkweeds

Uses

Functions

Nutrient AccumulationTimberFood

Edible Parts

Seeds

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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