Unusual or exotic trees : The Walnuts.
by Lewis, 9 October, 2020, 2 comments
There are two main species of walnut tree - Black Walnut and English (or Persian) Walnut. Walnut trees are often grown in the U.K. as an ornamental or specimen tree in parks or gardens. However, there are areas where the trees are grown for their timber or the nut crop. The Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) is native to eastern North America; Missouri is one of the top producers of the nuts. Whilst the nuts have an intense flavour, their tough coats represent a challenge.
Black Walnuts have had a number of uses over the years, some of them associated with the U.S. military. Read more...
