Lara English walnut

Juglans regia 'Lara'

TreeJuglandaceae

RHS AGM 2015

Lara English walnut
Drought tolerantFragrantEdible
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Habit
Rounded
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Loam, clay

Garden uses

Food gardenSpecimen

Notes

'Lara' English walnut (Juglans regia 'Lara') is a tree for specimen use and the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It has a rounded shape and makes a good focal point. The spring flowers are fragrant, and the tree is drought tolerant.

Pairs well with Princeton Sentry maidenhair tree, Royal Standard hosta, and Red elderberry.