Medium sized nut with a smooth, thin shell. Tree is heavy bearing with good quality nuts. This grafted variety has a lower chill than most walnut varieties and has cropped well in the Subtropics.

Specifications of Walnut - Placentia

Preferred ClimateSubtropical, Warm Temperate

Grown FromGrafted

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)+10m

Plants required to Pollinate1 (Self Pollinating)

Can it Handle Frosts?Sometimes, Yes, Yes (Often below -2)

Amount of leaves in Winter?No Leaves (Deciduous)

Water RequirementsModerate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest4-5 Years

Sun or ShadeFull (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil TypePerfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)

Soil pHNeutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsApril, May, June