Stark® Black Gem® Walnut Tree
Description
Perfect for lovers of black walnuts. This variety produces huge crops of light-colored, high-quality, delicious nuts that crack in large segments and offer a superior nutmeat-to-shell ratio. Thin husks slip off easily, without the usual mess. Matures to be 40 to 60 feet tall. Heat-tolerant. Ripens in late September. Grafted. Self-pollinating. Juglans nigra
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | Green, Yellow |
Distance To Pollinator | 75 - 250' |
Fruit Color | Brown |
Fruit Size | Medium |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Late September |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.5 - 7.0 |
Texture | Crunchy |
Years to Bear | 4 - 5 |
Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow walnut trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.