Manchurian Walnut vs Carpathian English Walnut - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Walnut vs Carpathian English Walnut

Juglans mandshurica

Juglans regia Carpathian

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Manchurian Walnut
Carpathian English Walnut

Manchurian Walnut is a large, broad and often multi-stemmed tree with ornamental qualities. This tree produces large, thick-shelled nuts that ripen in the fall. These edible walnuts are reportedly difficult to crack open. They are useful for attracting wildlife, especially squirrels.

The Manchurian Walnut contains and exudes much lesser quantities of allelopathic compounds, such as juglone (common to walnuts), that may prevent or impair growth of nearby plants. Therefore, it is commonly embraced as a safe walnut to plant.

There are reports of rare this species surviving winters to -45C with specimens growing and thriving in Alaska and Edmonton.

There is no regular supply of this species. It is rare and not produced each year.

Carpathian English Walnut is a great shade tree or a fantastic addition to a food garden. The taste is described as having a full flavour with a hint of sweetness and butterscotch. They are great for fresh eating, cooking, and baking. Thin shelled nuts split right down the center, making them easy to crack. Harvest ranges from late September to early October.

It is known for being highly productive and more cold hardy than other English Walnut varieties.
Carpathian English Walnut is considered to be self pollinating but planting with a second variety will result in greater yields. It can be cross pollinated with Black Walnut and others.

Manchurian Walnut Quick Facts

Carpathian English Walnut Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 5a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flavor: full flavor, hint of sweetness
Harvest: late September - early October
Bark: light grey
Nuts: large walnuts
Nuts: thin shelled, easy to crack
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: chinese walnut
Other Names: black sea walnut, common walnut, persian walnut