Juglans microcarpa Berl. var. major (Torr.) L.D. Benson

Scientific Name: Juglans microcarpa Berl. var. major (Torr.) L.D. Benson


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Juglandales / Juglandaceae / Juglans L./ Juglans microcarpa Berl. var. major (Torr.) L.D. Benson

<i>Juglans microcarpa</i> Berl. var. major (Torr.) L.D. Benson
General Information
Usda SymbolJUMIM2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsJUMIM2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Juglans microcarpa Berl. var. major (Torr.) L.D. Benson.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum105
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim100
Precipitation, Maximum80
Precipitation, Minimum25
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)40
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicitySlight
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorBrown
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorYellow-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathYes
Height, Mature (feet)50.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee20
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndWinter
Seed per Pound90
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductYes
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductHigh
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

<i>Juglans microcarpa</i> Berl. var. major (Torr.) L.D. Benson

<i>Juglans microcarpa</i> Berl. var. major (Torr.) L.D. Benson

<i>Juglans microcarpa</i> Berl. var. major (Torr.) L.D. Benson

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