Common Name: Black Walnut Latin Name: Juglans nigra Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray, drought Attributes: Texas native, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Wildlife; Bark Texture/Color Comments: Distinctive shade tree for open spaces. Fruits can be extremely messy. Problems: Fruit drop. Fall webworm can be a problem. Leaves drop early in the fall. Firewise: Yes

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