Juglans ailanthifolia Japanese walnut (Juglandaceae) Deciduous tree

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Juglans ailanthifolia
Japanese walnut
Deciduous tree
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The Juglans ailanthifolia plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Juglandaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Japanese walnut. Some home gardeners know the variety as J. allardiana. J. correctata. J. lavellei. J. mirabunda. J. sachalinense. J. sieboldiana. non Goeppert.

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Latin Name:  Juglans ailanthifolia
Common Name:  Japanese walnut
Family:  Juglandaceae
Author:  Carr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Forests[11].

Edible Uses: Seed - raw, cooked or used in confectionery[22, 105, 177, 183]. A very good flavour[2]. The shell is easily cracked[117]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed, but it tends to go rancid quickly[183]. Young buds (flower?) and fruit stalks - cooked[105, 177, 183].

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