Scientific Name
Juglans nigra
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Family Name
Juglandaceae
Common Name
Black walnut
Native American Name
Dakota: "Hma (*humma)"
Horticulture Notes
Seed Collection: Collect seed in April-May
Germination: Stratify for 7 to 17 months or fall sow
Vegetative Propagation:
Soils: Prefers rich well drained soils
Light: Full sun
Water: Prefers moist conditions but can tolerate dry soil
Notes: This tree species will usually start to produce fruit after it is twelve years old.
Additional Notes
* In the 1980's Native Americans on the Lake Traverse Reservation began to document "Hma" in this format.