A large canopy tree that provides year-round visual interest with loose-plated, shaggy bark. Slow growing but very long-lived (200-300 years). More than 200 species of caterpillar, including the walnut sphinx moth, consume the leaves, and many mammal and bird species eat the sweet nuts.
Native to: eastern North America, including Maine
Growing conditions: Sun to part shade in dry to medium soil
Natural habitat: hardwood forests, upland slopes
Grows up to: 50-100’
Blooms: May-June
Pairs well with: Northern red oak, mapleleaf viburnum, marginal wood fern, Canada mayflower
