Texas Walnut, Little walnut, Stewart's little walnut

Juglans microcarpa

Physical Characteristics

Juglans microcarpa is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from October to December. 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 and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

South-western N. America - Texas to Mexico.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Seed Edible Uses: Oil Seed - raw. The seed is sweet and oily but it is rather small and has a thick shell[2, 62, 105, 183, 227]. The seed is the smallest of this genus[82]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed, it tends to go rancid quickly.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known