Most trees are content to compete for sunlight and water by simply growing taller or wider. The black walnut has a different strategy altogether. It poisons its neighbors. This isn’t a figure of ...

Warmer, drier summers and extreme weather events considered possible as the climate changes would be especially troublesome -- possibly fatal -- for walnut trees, according to researchers. Warmer, ...

If you've moved into a new home and are still getting to know the backyard trees (or a forgetful squirrel gifted you with a new sapling), there's a chance one of them is a black walnut (Juglans nigra) ...

A 30-year research effort at the Univ. of Missouri is working to develop black walnut cultivars that produce more edible ...

The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is well-loved for its beauty and the walnuts it grows. However, the roots of this tree produce juglone, a chemical released in the soil surrounding the tree that ...

Sometimes a sustainable farming practice is as simple as not doing something. That’s the takeaway from a recent project conducted by UC Davis researchers, who found that delaying irrigation of walnuts ...

Planting the right type of tree can possibly make your home look more attractive and is among the key landscaping tips to affordably boost your property value over time. You might also reap other key ...

The future of sweet syrup could come from some unlikely sources: birch and walnut trees. Thanks in part to the efforts of the Cornell Maple Program, many maple producers are starting to explore the ...

Money may not grow on trees, but for Three Rivers city officials, walnuts may be the next best thing. The Three Rivers City Commission on Tuesday agreed to hire a professional forester to mark and ...

Black walnuts are majestic trees whose nuts provide food for squirrels and other wildlife. But in a garden, they can be tricky, because they don’t play well with other plants, according to Doris ...

Warmer, drier summers and extreme weather events considered possible as the climate changes would be especially troublesome - possibly fatal - for walnut trees, according to research at Purdue ...