Juglans ailantifolia
Summary
Resource Type | Organism |
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Abbreviation | J. ailantifolia |
Genus | Juglans |
Species | ailantifolia |
Common Name | Japanese Walnut |
Organism Image | ![]() |
Cross Reference | There are no cross references. |
Description | Order: Fagales Family: Juglandaceae Japanese Walnut is a deciduous tree, to 40-65 ft (15-20 m) tall, with a broad, round crown. The leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, 60 cm long, odd number of leaflets, 11 to 17. Each leaflet ovate-oblong to oblong, 7-18 cm long, serrate, upper surface bright green. Pubescent at first but then glabrous or nearly, pubescent below, and densely granular and pubescent on the midrib and leaf stalk (rachis). Male catkins 15-30 cm long; female catkins with 12-20 flowers. The fruit is globose to ovoid, sticky, rugose, thick shelled. Tree needs full sun. Credits:https://www.cirrusimage.com/tree_japanese_walnut/ Photo Credits: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT |