This week, we meet Black walnut or Juglans nigra. Also known as American black walnut or eastern black walnut, this species has compound leaves with several pairs of leaflets along the individual leaf ...

A black walnut tree planted by Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. in the late 1840s or 50s stands tall in the yard at the Olmsted-Biele House in Eltingville, Staten Island.

A: The tree in the photo is black walnut, Juglans nigra, and it's a well-adapted tree for the Upper Midwest. The walnuts, located inside the green husk, are completely edible when ripe.

Perennials: Astilbe, bee balm, bellflower, black-eyed Susan, bleeding heart, coneflower, daylily, goat’s beard, hellebore, phlox, lamb’s ears, Shasta daisy and yarrow. For more information ...

Native to the Midwest, the black walnut is one of North America's most treasured trees. The wood is excellent for many uses, from durable, beautiful gun stocks to fine veneer on pianos.

Photo by Zoie Matthew. This weekend’s festival enables people to gather to honor the trees' resilience, and to directly help reestablish them in their native habitat. The event will include a planting ...

A walnut tree can be a beautiful addition to your yard, but growing one comes with unique challenges. Learn what to expect before you plant one.

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is well-loved for its beauty and the walnuts it grows. However, the roots of this tree produce juglone, a chemical released in the soil surrounding the tree ...

On May 6, 2022, Adam Baz, a resident who lives near El Sereno, a Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood, noticed a freshly cut pile of black walnut wood on the hillside next to his house.