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Juglans hindsii

Authority (Jepson) Jepson ex R.E. Smith Family Magnoliopsida:Hamamelidae:Juglandales:Juglandaceae Synonyms Common names Editor Ecocrop code 7010

Notes
DESCRIPTION: Deciduous tree reaching 10-15 m in height. USE: The kernel is edible and the dark coloured wood has good sawing and polishing qualities. The tree is grown as an ornamental. GROWING PERIOD: Perennial COMMON NAMES: California black walnut, Hind's walnut. FURTHER INF: California black walnut is native to northern California. Once growth begins in the spring, rainy weather can cause severe losses due to walnut blight.
Sources
SOURCES Hartmann T 1981 pp 606-607 [USE] Duke J 1975 pp 18 [PH, RAIN, TEMP] Roecklein J 1987 pp 323 [USE]