Hind’s walnut, Hind's black walnut
Juglans hindsii

Family: Juglandaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. It grows 15 m high. It spreads about 15 m wide. The leaves are oval to sword shaped. They are made up of 15 to 19 leaflets. The leaves are 30 cm long. The fruit are round and 25 mm across. They are covered with fine hairs.

There are about 30 Juglans species. All species bear edible nuts.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It grows naturally in California in the USA. It suits hardiness zones 8-10. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Mexico, North America, Tasmania, USA

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten raw. They are also dried and stored for later use.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Nuts, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Nuez

Synonyms

Juglans californica var. hindsii Jeps;