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Walnut
Walnut after the tidy-up, 2 Oct 2026

Walnut

Juglans regia

Single slender stem with compound leaves; the old nut still shows as a swelling at the base. Toothed leaflets hint at black walnut (Juglans nigra) rather than the smooth-edged common walnut; confirm with next year's leaves.

Common name
Walnut
Section
Trees & shrubs
Spot
Garden (sheltered spot)
Soil
Potting mix
Options
Bonsai · Plant out

Bonsai

Bonsai: an experimental prospect, with the large compound leaves making a compact design difficult.

From
Free from a local online marketplace (from the same lady who gave us Arthur), Sep 2026
Age
About 2 years
Next repot
Around Apr 2027
Edible
✅ Yes: Walnuts, in about a decade.
Hardy
✅ Fully
Garden-centre price
about £15
Did you know?

The Romans called the walnut 'Jupiter's acorn': its Latin name, Juglans, comes from Jovis glans.

RHS guide

Care & updates

What to expect
Fast growth once settled, often 30 cm or more a year in a good pot. Leaves drop in autumn and burst back in spring.
Feeding
Every 28 days, Apr–Aug, with Balanced liquid feed, half strength
  1. Tidy-up and shelter

    Removed crispy leaves and dead stems, trimmed away the definitely dead parts of the remaining leaves, and moved to a sheltered spot.

  2. Repotted

    Moved out of the heavy, thick soil into lighter potting mix to encourage new feeder roots. See root records.

  3. Observation

    Arrived today. Healthy green leaves with a few nibbled edges; nut still attached at the base of the stem.

    On arrival
    On arrival
    On arrival, another angle
    On arrival, another angle
Root records (1)
  • Root ballView larger, with details
    Struggling

    Mix: Potting mix

    A long taproot with only a few fine roots: the thick, heavy soil it came in was holding it back. Moved into lighter potting mix to encourage new feeder roots.

All root records →

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Mega Drive moment Mr. Nutz (Mega Drive)

A red squirrel who flings nuts at everything. Acorns and walnuts approve.

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