'Lara' Walnut Tree Reviews

A compact but still substantial walnut tree with smooth, grey bark and dark green, fragrant foliage Lara is disease resistant, self fertile and produces heavy crops of large nuts from a young age (3-4 years) Creamy, light brown walnuts are produced in early to mid autumn. They can be harvested green for pickling or left until autumn to dry and store Grows to 12m but can be pruned smaller Short, greenish catkins appear in late spring to early summer, attracting early pollinators RHS Award of Garden Merit winner Grow in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered spot Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE