Stark® Champion™ English Walnut Tree
Description
Took first place at our 150-year fruit and nut show! This Carpathian-type variety (also called English walnut or Persian walnut) yields rich, flavorful nuts with easy-to-crack shells. Nuts fall free of husk when ripe in the fall. Bears in 6-7 years. Matures to be 30-40' tall. Heat-tolerant. Ripens in early October. Grafted. Best pollinator: Lake English. (Juglans regia)
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Green, Yellow |
| Distance To Pollinator | 75 - 250' |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Texture | Crunchy |
| Years to Bear | 6 - 7 |
| Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 9
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 75 - 250' for best pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
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.
