Juglans ailantifolia

Botanical Description

Juglans ailanthifolia is a deciduous tree with a dense, wide-spreading crown; it can grow up to 20 metres tall[ 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. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials. It is grown on a commercial basis for its edible seeds, several varieties having been developed. The tree is also sometimes grown as an ornamental.