HeartNut Tree

[stano40]

Does anyone grow heartnut tree's and in what state.

Thanks,

bob/Maine

 

[thistlebloom]

I was overcome with curiosity because I've never heard of the Heartnut tree, so I looked it up. I'm glad I did because it is an interesting tree that apparently has a wide distribution and according to one of the sites I was on it has reportedly withstood temps down to -40* f. Pretty good for a nut tree that seems to be quite productive too. I would like to plant one here. Thanks for bringing my attention to it. Here's the site I was on if you're interested:
http://www.songonline.ca/library/articles/japanesewalnut_1930.htm

 

[stano40]

I found that site also. I like the fact of being cold hardy and more disease resistant than the english walnut.

When I started I was more interested in the english walnut and being a member of the arbor day foundation where you can buy the english tree I asked them a bunch of questions about that tree and a nice gentleman referred me to oikos tree farm.com where they have a very nice selection of trees.

Here is there site on the heartnut tree.

http://www.oikostreecrops.com/store/product.asp?P_ID=832&PT_ID=76&strPageHistory=cat

 

[thistlebloom]

Thanks! I bookmarked it and hope to order one this spring.

 

[stano40]

Now if we can only find someone who grows the HeartNut tree to find out first hand, that would be helpful.

I also want to order a pair of those tree's myself. One thing I noticed is that it can grow to 50' and the spread is quite big and can achieve 98'.

bob