Especially flavorful variety with medium sized nuts that have very good cracking quality. Sparrow Black Walnut trees are quick to bear, early ripening, dependable producer, hardy to -30° F. Illinois origin.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile. Trees can pollinate up to 250' away
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and developing form of tree. Spur bearer.
CHILL HOURS: 700-1000 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Resistant to Anthracnose.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 25'-30' x 40'-60'
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO MO, KS, IN, MI, NE, MN
