Juglandaceae FAMILY

Juglans sigillata

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Juglans sigillata is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall. The plant is closely related to the common walnut and, like that species, is cultivated as a commercial seed crop, especially in China. The plant also produces a valuable timber.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - northern India, Bhutan, China (Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan, southeast Xizang)

HabitatForests in valleys and on mountain slopes; at elevations from 1,300 - 3,300 metres[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. , 1212 Title New Trees Publication Author Grimshaw J.; Bayton R.; Wilks H. Publisher Kew Publishing; London Year 2009 ISBN 1842461737 Description Provides comprehensive botanical descriptions and horticultural commentary on over 800 tree species that have been introduced to cultivation in recent decades. ].