Hardy Edibles

Juglandaceae

Hebei walnut

Juglans hopeiensis

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Survives zone 5 through 8

Walnut — excellent; butternut rich and oily.

Hardiness
Zone 5 to 8
Habit
Tree
Edible part
Nut
Ripens
Sept–Oct
Mature size
Large tree — NOT containerable
Light
Full sun
Soil pH
6.0–7.5 (near-neutral; lime-tolerant)
Environment
Temperate
Status
Both wild and cultivated
Years to fruit
5–10 yrs
Pollination
Monoecious but HETERODICHOGAMOUS — a 2nd cultivar of the opposite type greatly improves set