Black Walnut story for Kate

It certainly deserves to live. It makes a lovely feature.

I love these trees , I know they grow massive but I really would like one

Lovely to see you back again Klahanie.

A brave thing to do but a good outcome.

Welcome back Klahanie. Your tree looks so pretty lovely shape and healthy I hope it lasts for years to come.

It's good to be optimistic Klahanie. I was when I bought a small walnut tree 20 odd years ago. I nurtured it and last year, for the first time I had one walnut so sorry to say I gave up and in the spring removed it. It never got that big anyway,I don't think it was happy here. A couple of cut branches have given my parrot endless fun though. He stripped the bark completely then my grandaughter's Frenchie who loves a stick has them to play with. Recycling!

Klahanie I would say give it a chance. I read that Walnut trees can take up to 13 years before it produces fruit. Even grafted trees can take 3 years. It's a nice tree nevertheless. I just thought of my my neighbor who has 2 giant Oak trees in his garden - and the acorns are dropping on his roof all night long with a loud clunk, bang bang! Sometimes they hit the windows with a clank boinga and the squirrels are up there fighting over acorns and making a ruckus all day long.

It's a strong healthy tree so it will definitely start producing for you, maybe next year. Are walnuts roasted like peanuts?

I think it looks a lovely tree, even if you don't get walnuts.
I guess you just have to keep it to the size you want. Nice to see you are back with us.

Wow!!!!!! That is definitely amazing, Klahanie. Thank you for posting. I do think it looks healthy, loving the shape of it too. I can only imagine the walnuts from your tree have been so very tasty. The ‘chopped’ tree from last year looked very artistic, it’s astounding how it’s transformed from last autumn/fall. It’s definitely a tree that wants to thrive, as you say.
Love your adirondack chair. I have one next to the pond.
Your lush planting around the walnut tree is very attractive.

Thank you Klahanie, OH will be more than pleased!

What an amazing looking Tree it obviously likes drastic treatment and has repaid you with its new lush growth. Looking at your photo makes me want to just flop down in that chair and read a good book.

My cousin grows pecan nuts down in Louisiana. My gosh they are delicious and what a cash crop. He ships them all over the world. Pecan wood imparts such a nice flavor to anything you cook - smoked salmon or brisket

Paul - sounds just wonderful.