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Use this tool to find out about characteristics; such as soil pH, cultivation methods, pests and post harvest treatment; for a specific crop. To load a crop's characteristics choose a crop from the drop-down menu. To see a list of all possible crops grouped by category click on the “Show List of All Available Crops” link next to the drop-down menu.

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Heartnut

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General
Common NameHeartnut
Latin NameJuglans ailantifolia
CategoryNuts 
FamilyWalnut 
Varietyvar. cordiformus 
Visual Traits
Flowermonoecious, self-fertile, June
No Citation Available
Fruit / Nutheart-shaped; thinner shell than North American walnuts;
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Height20m
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Spread15m
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Cultivation
Pollinationwind pollinated
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Propagation methodgrafted seedlings; offspring of seeds do not produce true to heartnut shape
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Pruninglate summer to fall, during dormancy
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Seedling treatmentintolerant to root disturbance, plant in permanent location early, protect when young
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Critters
PathogensWalnut bunch disease
No Citation Available
Soils
Fertility / qualityfertile
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Moisture and drainagewell-drained, moist
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pH6.0-7.0
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Texturesand and clay loam
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Growth Pattern
Growth ratemedium
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Longevitylong
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Root habitdeep taproot
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Seed-bearing age /max production1-3y / 6-8y (grafted trees)
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Habitat and Climate
Hardiness Zone6-7, not recommened in regions colder than zone 6
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Native Rangeonly cultivated (originally in Japan and China)
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Wind / ice / frost susceptibilityterminal buds susceptible to late frost
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