Japanese Walnut, Heartnut, Siebold walnut, Heartseed walnut
Juglans ailanthifolia var. cordiformis

Family: Juglandaceae

What it is like

A tree. This variety differs only in the shape of its fruit. The nut is heart shaped.

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

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-8. Hobart Botanical Gardens 1. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Japan (country/location of origin), Tasmania, USA

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten raw. They are also used in cooking. They can be used in candies, pies, cakes etc. The nuts are a source of edible oil.

Edible parts

Nuts, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Juglans coarctata Dode; Juglans cordiformis Maxim., nom. illeg.; Juglans lavallei Dode; Juglans sieboldiana var. cordiformis Makino; Juglans subcordiformis Dode;