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Juglans californica
californica
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Southern California Black Walnut |
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Form: |
Tree |
Growth habit: |
Small spreading multi-branched |
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Size: |
30' h x 10' - 15' w |
Deciduous: |
Deciduous |
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Flowering Season: |
Spring |
Growth Rate: |
Moderate |
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Flower Color: |
Yellow |
Hardiness: |
To 35 degrees |
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Exposure: |
Sun |
Cultural Uses: |
Walnut are edible |
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Soil Moisture: |
Seasonal flooding |
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Soil Type: |
Sand to clay |
CNPS Status: |
RED "4" 1-2-3
CNPS Listed as
"Rare" |
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Family: |
Juglandaceae |
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Distribution: |
Outer South Coast Range (Santa Lucia
Mtns), Southern Transverse Range, Northern Peninsular Ranges (Santa
Ana Mtns.) |
Habitat: |
Chaparral, cismontane woodland, coastal
scrub/alluvial. Slopes, canyons, valleys. Elevation: 50-900 meters. |
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Wildlife Value: |
Offers nesting and cover. Flowers
attract nectar feeders and walnuts attract a variety of wildlife |
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Description:
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Limited distribution. Endangered in a
portion of its range. Endemic to California. Tolerates heat, smog,
and drought. Great on slopes. Highly recommended for bird habitat. |
