Name: Heartnut Tree
Brand: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Rating: 3.5 (16 reviews)

Description

Also called japanese walnut

Hardy, productive, and bears early. Tree thrives in a range of soils – from heavy to light. Produces clusters of easy-to-shell, heart-shaped, sweet and meaty nuts high in protein. A stately tree at maturity. Enjoy luxurious and abundant foliage, perfect for shade in the hotter months. Reaches 20-30 feet tall, 20-25 feet wide. Ripens in September. Seedling. For proper pollination, plant two or more heartnut trees, or pollinate with Stark® Bountiful™ Butternut. (Juglans ailantifolia)

Characteristics

Bloom Color	Green, Yellow
Distance To Pollinator	75 - 250'
Fruit Color	Brown
Fruit Size	Medium
Hardiness Zone Range	5 - 8
Pollination	Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest	September

Shade/Sun	Full Sun
Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 7.0
Taste	Sweet
Texture	Crisp Crunchy
Years to Bear	3 - 5

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

Based on your zip code, 43215

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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.

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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.