Longfellow's Garden Center

Centertown, MO

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Grow Plants Under Walnut Trees

Black Walnuts produce a substance in their roots called juglone, which creates a toxic zone in the soil around the tree for about a 50 foot radius. This is why so many plants will not grow under this species including Asparagus, Azaleas, Chrysanthemums, Hydrangeas, Lilacs, Lilies, Peppers, White Pines, Tomatoes, and Yews.

Here are a few plants that can survive in the root zone of walnut.

  • Perennials: Ajuga, Cranesbill, Coral Bells, Crocus, Hollyhock, Hosta, Lamb’s Ear, Sensitive Fern
  • Annuals: Fibrous Begonia, Pansy, Zinnia
  • Vegetables: Beans, Carrots, Corn, Melons, Squash
  • Fruit: Cherry, Peach, Plum, Nectarines
  • Shrubs: Arborvitaes, Euonymus, Honeysuckle, Korean spice Viburnum, Rose of Sharon
  • Trees: Canadian Hemlock, Eastern Redbud, Japanese Maple

You can find a complete list at Longfellow’s.  Check with our Certified Nurserymen for more information.

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