Asian Walnut

Asian walnut is a type of lumber often used for flooring. Its name is somewhat misleading, and confusing, however. The wood commonly marketed and sold under this name is not walnut at all but acacia. Walnut trees belong to the family Juglandaceae, of which there are several species. Acacia trees are members of the family Fabaceae. Many species of acacia, from almost every continent, are also known, but they are primarily from the drier areas of Asia, Africa, and Australia. Acacia wood is marketed as Asian walnut because suppliers and retailers feel that the name is more appealing to buyers. English Walnut is a deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia that is widely cultivated for the sweet nuts. It grows 40-60 feet tall and wide with a rounded spreading crown. It will generally produce a good crop of fruit in about 15-20 years.

Asian Walnut trees grow in moist well-drained soils in full sun as a shade tree and for the fruits. It is difficult to transplant due to a deep taproot. This tree doesn't do well in hot, humid climates and the pecan tree is a better choice.

Taxonomy

Scientific Name

Juglans nigra

Common Name

black walnut

Rank

species

Domain

Eukaryota

Lineage

Eukaryota; Viridiplantae; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Fagales; Juglandaceae; Juglans