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Different Types of Walnut Trees

Several types of walnut trees exist and can be identified by the color of their flowers and their fruit. In addition, each has a different growth potential and requires a specific amount of water and sunlight.

  1. Black Walnut Tree

    • The black walnut tree blooms in late spring and requires a lot of water and sunlight. When fully grown, it stands close to 100 feet; it can be identified by its yellow flowers and brown fruit.

    Arizona Walnut Tree

    • The Arizona walnut tree also blooms in late spring and requires an average amount of water and sunlight; it stands close to 50 feet when fully grown and can be identified by its brown flowers and brown fruit.

    Little Walnut Tree

    • The little walnut tree gets its name from its small size. It requires an average amount of water and sunlight and when fully grown stands only about 20 feet tall; it blooms in mid spring with green flowers and black fruit.

    English Walnut Tree

    • The English walnut tree can grow up to 60 feet tall. It blooms in mid spring and requires a large amount of water and sunlight; it is identified by its white flowers and brown fruit.

    Japanese Walnut Tree

    • The Japanese walnut tree stands at 65 feet when fully grown, but most remain closer to 35 feet. The tree blooms in spring with flowers of yellow-green and requires an average amount of water and sunlight.

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