'Buccaneer' Walnut Tree
Early-cropping and self-fertile
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Buccaneer' Walnut Tree
- 'Buccaneer' is a reliable walnut tree that starts cropping from a young age (3-5 years) and produces heavier crops than many varieties
- Delicious walnuts can be harvested green for pickling or left until autumn to dry and store. They can then be eaten raw or used in cooking
- Grows to 6 x 5m in 20 years but can be pruned smaller
- Green catkins appear in spring, attracting early pollinators
- Ideally suited for the UK climate - grow in a sunny and sheltered spot for best harvests
- Self fertile variety - you'll only need one tree for a good crop
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Buccaneer' walnut tree can be kept in a large pot of 80 centimetres temporarily, but its vigorous taproot will eventually require planting in the ground.
How big does it get?
The Buccaneer Walnut Tree is a vigorous grower, typically reaching a mature height of 8 to 12 metres and a broad spread of 6 to 8 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Buccaneer Walnut in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Buccaneer' walnut tree prefers deep, fertile, and well-drained loam soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Buccaneer' Walnut Tree requires approximately 3 to 5 centimetres of water weekly to support its upright growth and reliable crops.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Buccaneer' Walnut Tree will need pruning. Prune during the dormant season, removing about 10 to 15 centimetres of growth to maintain a healthy structure.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Buccaneer' walnut tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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