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