Little Walnut
Common Name: Little Walnut
Species Name: Juglans microcarpa Berl.
Family Name: Juglandaceae
Plant Type: Trees
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | North America |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Western except panhandle, especially southwest |
| Sun Preference | Somewhat shade intolerant |
ID Characteristics
- Field Identification Characteristics
Nuts are marble-sized, mature wood can be valuable
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 18-inch diameter, 30-foot height
- Leaves: Decidious Broadleaf
- Leaf Type: Pinnately Compound
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Shape: Narrowly ovate to lanceolate
- Stipules: No
- Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Hanging clusters, not showy
- Flower Color: Green
- Flower Timing: Spring
- Fruit Type: Nut-like
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Flood plains, along stream banks |
| Soil Type | Moist soil along streams |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6 to 8 |
| Successional Stage | Varies |