Common Name: Texas Walnut (Littleleaf Walnut, Nogalito) Latin Name: Juglans microcarpa Tree Size: Medium Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray, drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Compound leaves resemble sumac, but turn yellow in fall. Nut is miniature. Comments: A small version of the black walnut. Works well as a highway planting or in a park setting. Problems: Fall webworm can be a nuisance. Firewise: Yes

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