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I have always enjoyed an old Black Walnut Tree that is situated not too far away from the old house (now the visitor center). It stands about 100 feet tall. I had to be careful where I walked on the grass and finally chose to go back to the pathway. The seed pods lay everywhere, and they were approximately 2 inches in diameter, many hidden by long grass - bumps and ankle twisters. I also wouldn't like to be under that tree when one fell. Like we wouldn't stand under a tree during a thunderstorm, we shouldn't be standing under trees when we see dozens of seed pods lying on the ground. It made sense to move out of their way. Below you can see Gregg's photo as he holds one. They seem quite dense and heavy.
I think someone had placed the following in a row. Children would be automatically drawn to them, adults too if we are anything to go by.
They will decompose eventually, turn black and leave behind a hard-shelled nut that is edible after processing. If you know enough to do that, you will be rewarded with a nut that is considered a superfood. It has a high protein and healthy fat content, rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. A great source of polyunsaturated fats, omedga-3s, fiber and manganese, and are linked to benefits like improved heart health. So, there you go, if you know what you are doing, it would be fun to plant a walnut tree, whether it be black walnut or the regular kind. The regular walnut offer overall more antioxidants. Best to read all this yourself, plenty info online, or even ask your doctor or a nutritionist if you would like more info. Interesting website here that shares its health benefits. Maybe you grow them yourselves and can offer some experience.
These trees can last between 200 and up to 250 years old. The productive life for walnut trees producing nuts in orchards is typically much shorter, around 30 to 50 years.
There are 21 species of walnut trees in the world. They are found across the Northern Hemisphere, from Europe and Asia to North and South America. The English walnut is one of the most commercially important species, known for its edible nuts, and another important species is the black walnut as mentioned in my blog post. Black walnut is also prized for its lumber.
I also read that all species of deciduous trees
can grow quite tall, that they have leaves made up of
multiple leaflets, and are also monoecious, meaning
they produce both male and female flowers on the
same tree.
The plant in the photo above called Wingstem. It is native to North America. As I have gone on long
enough about the walnut tree, I figured I would just
leave the link for you to read if you would like to
know more.
And that's where I end this post.
We have lots of the Black Walnut trees here. And they are all over the road. Makes a horrid crunch when our car runs over them!
ReplyDeleteThat’s interesting Ginny, I have only noticed them in this area. I need to start looking elsewhere but I am sure I would have noticed the seeds :)
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