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Juglans hindsii
Southwest of California Ave. and North Quad St., near traffic circle
The California black walnut is a deciduous tree with a wide canopy. Nuts are edible and wood is valued for timber.
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Botanical Name:
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Juglans hindsii
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Common Name:
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California black walnut
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Location:
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Southwest of California Ave. and North Quad St., near traffic circle
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Family:
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Juglandaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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5-9, 14-20, H1
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Native Range:
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Northern California
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Habitat:
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Requires full sun, well-drained soil. Prefers moderate water, but will tolerate drought.
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General Habit:
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Deciduous. Grows to about 50 ft. tall.
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Notes:
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Ripened fruit is edible (walnut). Wood is valuable as timber.
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