Heartseed Walnut

Juglans ailanthifolia cordiformis

Physical Characteristics

Juglans ailanthifolia cordiformis is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 15 m (49ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Oil Seed Edible Uses: Oil Seed - raw or cooked[183]. They are also used in sweets, pies etc[183]. A mild and pleasant flavour, they can be eaten in quantity for dessert[183]. The shell is thin and easily cracked[117]. It is considered to be superior in taste to C. ailanthifolia. An edible oil is obtained from the seed[183], though it tends to go rancid quickly. Young buds (leaf?) and peduncles - cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic Astringent Diuretic Kidney Lithontripic Pectoral Skin Tonic The bark is anthelmintic, astringent, diuretic, lithontripic, pectoral, skin, tonic (kidneys).

Known Hazards

None known