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Black Walnut - Juglans nigra
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Black Walnut, Juglans nigra
Few trees command a landscape with the authority of the Black Walnut. A towering, broad-canopied specimen with deep, furrowed bark and rich, pinnate foliage, it delivers presence, shade, and long-term value in equal measure. At advanced stock sizes, it arrives ready to anchor a property from day one.
Why Black Walnut
Canopy & Scale: A naturally large, spreading crown that delivers commanding shade and vertical mass across expansive landscapes.
Distinctive Character: Deep, ridged bark and architectural branch structure give this species a sculptural quality that matures beautifully with age.
Premium Timber Value: One of the most prized hardwoods in the world, a living asset with recognised commercial and aesthetic worth.
Deciduous Performance: Lush, dark-green foliage through spring and summer transitions to warm golden tones in autumn, providing year-round visual interest.
Longevity: A multi-generational tree, once established, it becomes a defining feature of a property for decades.
Ideal Applications
Estate & Rural Properties: A natural fit for large acreage where scale, gravitas, and long-term land value are priorities.
Landmark Planting: Position as a singular focal specimen in open lawns or at property entries for immediate visual authority.
Shade Canopy: Ideal for creating substantial, defined shade zones across residential or resort landscapes.
Windbreak & Shelter: Suited to perimeter planting on exposed rural or semi-rural projects requiring structure and seasonal protection.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 12–18m
Planting Season: Winter to early spring (during dormancy)
Soil & Drainage: Deep, fertile, well-drained loamy soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; tolerates clay but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until fully established, particularly during dry periods. Avoid planting sensitive species nearby as roots produce juglone, a compound toxic to many plants.
Plant Details
Height: 18–30m
Width: 12–18m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: Eastern North America
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
