A black walnut tree is easy to grow from a nut. But to grow and produce nuts takes eight to 10 years. Squirrels help bury more walnuts on the property. Most are buried in the shade, which is a poor ...

There are some misconceptions about walnut trees that have both encouraged and discouraged people from planting them. Let's ...

Most people think of Black Walnut trees as an asset, even if they don’t take the trouble to gather the plentiful nut harvest under them. Walnut is a prized hardwood traditionally used for gun stocks ...

Growing tree crops might save the farmer from having to plant a new crop every year, but it still requires the same year-round work to ensure the highest quality product makes it to the table. Sib ...

Black walnut trees have high levels of the toxin juglone, in all parts of the tree, including roots and leaves. Why keep black walnut trees? They are one only a few nut trees that survive in cold ...

Landowners want their black walnut trees to grow into veneer quality, but not all trees make the grade. Here are practical tips to managing your trees.

For many urban gardeners, a black walnut is not a friendly tree. Though black walnut is valued for its fine quality timber, it has a detrimental property that inhibits many plant species from growing ...

For many urban gardeners, black walnut is a not-friendly tree. Though black walnut is valued for its fine quality timber, they have a detrimental property that inhibits many plant species from growing ...

Spring gardening season is just around the corner. As you wait, you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

Why does a walnut produce a chemical, juglone or hydrox juglone? This is a naturally occurring chemical that is a defense mechanism protecting the walnut tree from surrounding plants. What happens to ...