15 best varieties of walnuts with descriptions and photos

Walnut is a heat-loving southern crop. However, thanks to the work of breeders, frost-resistant, early-fruiting species have appeared, which are successfully grown in various regions of our country. On this page you will get acquainted with the characteristics and descriptions of walnut varieties that will help you make a good choice.

Ideal - the most famous variety

The “Ideal” variety, a favorite of domestic gardeners, ranks 1st among the best varieties of walnuts. Let's take a closer look at its advantages.

1. Firstly, high resistance to frost (the tree can withstand up to -36, buds up to -32).
2. The second remarkable quality is its precociousness. Already in the second year the nut begins to bear its first fruits.
3. This species is high-yielding. In favorable conditions, a 10-15 year old tree can produce up to 120 kg of fruit.
4. Another advantage is short stature. Trees grow on average up to 5 m.
   “Ideal” loves sunlight (the tree will hurt in the shade) and space. Overmoistening is unacceptable. The place for the nut should not be in a lowland, where moisture usually stagnates in the spring or after rains. If the soil on the site is acidic, you need to add ash or lime to the hole.
   Flowering begins in May, with male and female flowers blooming almost simultaneously, which is important for pollination. “Ideal” has proven itself well in the middle zone and in the Moscow region.

Advantages:
• Resistant to severe frosts
• Precocious
• Thin-barked fruits
Flaws:
• Does not tolerate shading
• Powerful spreading roots (you need a fairly spacious area for planting).

Walnut varieties for the Moscow region.

Gardeners in the middle zone and Moscow region are primarily interested in the winter hardiness of walnuts. Winter freezing of shoots is the main reason that hinders the spread of this crop in the northern regions. Below are descriptions of the most frost-resistant varieties of walnuts, which can withstand our harsh winters relatively easily, and if they freeze slightly, they quickly recover.

Giant

Giant

Variety "Giant" — frost-resistant (up to -33), drought-resistant.These are medium-sized trees, growing up to 6 meters, starting to bear fruit in the 6th year. Flowering begins in May. By the beginning of October, fruits (6-7 cm) ripen, 2-3 pieces each. together, thin-skinned. The nuts taste sweetish with low fat content. Productivity by 15-16 years can be up to 40 kg.

Advantages:
• Winter-hardy
• Large fruits with thin shells
• The core is easily removed
• Good disease resistance
Flaws:
• Relatively late fruiting

Sadko

Sadko

The low-growing variety “Sadko” is remarkable. Mature trees barely reach 3.5 meters in height. This dwarf variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and grows well in the conditions of central Russia. “Sadko” begins to bear its first harvest after 3 years. The fruits ripen in clusters of 6-8 pieces. Nuts with thin shells up to 4 cm in size. I would like to draw the attention of gardeners in the Moscow region to this variety, because it was created specifically for cultivation in the Moscow region.
Advantages of the variety:
• Frost resistance
• Short stature
• Early pregnancy

Astakhovsky

Astakhovsky

The new variety “Astakhovsky” is frost-resistant (down to -37 degrees) and has proven itself well in the conditions of the Moscow region. Trees grow up to 10 meters. The first fruits begin to bear in the 6th year of growth. Blooms in early May. The harvest ripens by mid-September. One tree can produce about 40 kg.
Advantages:
• High frost resistance
• Excellent disease resistance
• Precocity
Flaws:
• High crown
• Late entry into fruiting

Harvest

Harvest - a winter-hardy walnut variety that has proven itself well in the Central Chernozem region and the Moscow region. The tree grows 6 meters high.It bears fruit 4 years after planting. Flowering occurs at the beginning of May. The nuts ripen at the end of September. The yield is 25 kg. The kernel has a sweet taste.
Advantages:
• Precocious
• Precocity
• Annual fruiting
Flaws:
• Average disease resistance
• Tall tree with a broad oval crown

Early fruiting walnut Levina

A variety with excellent frost resistance (up to -35) can be grown in the middle zone and the Moscow region. Low-growing trees produce crops already in the 4th year. Fruits measuring 5-6 cm ripen in 4-6 pieces. in a bunch. Productivity 15-20 kg per tree. The very thin “papery” shell is easily crushed by fingers.

Advantages:
• Resistant to severe frosts
• Large-fruited
• Excellent resistance to diseases
• Kernels are easily removed

Review of walnut varieties for the Krasnodar region

The market offers a wide variety of species of this crop, zoned for cultivation in the Kuban. The best varieties that have already proven themselves are described below.

Aurora

Aurora

A fast-growing, frost-resistant form that begins to bear fruit in the fourth year. The height of the trees reaches 6 m. They are slightly affected by diseases. Flowering at the end of April. You can start collecting nuts from mid-September. Productivity is about 25 kg. The variety is zoned in the Krasnodar region.

Advantages:
• Stable yields
• Thin-barked fruits
• Disease resistant
Flaws:
• Vigorous

Walnut variety Zarya Vostoka

Dawn of the East

A species with sufficient winter hardiness. Trees of medium height with a compact crown. Bears fruit from 4-5 years. Brown spot damage is moderate. This walnut variety has apical and lateral fruiting.The tree blooms at the end of April, and in mid-September the nuts already ripen. Productivity 24 kg. It has proven itself well in the conditions of the Krasnodar region.
Advantages:
• Early ripening
• Regular fruiting
• Thin shell
Flaws:
• Low resistance to diseases

Walnut variety Graceful

Elegant

Trees of this species grow up to 5 meters with a densely leafy crown. It enters the fruiting phase in the 4th year. The winter hardiness of the variety is average; in severe frosts, wood and flower buds can be damaged. Practically not susceptible to fungal diseases. By the end of September it produces about 20 kg of fruits with high taste.

Advantages:
• Resistant to brown spot and pests
• Great taste
• Drought resistant
Flaws:
• Possible frost damage to bark and buds

Walnut Five-year plan

Walnut with the interesting name Pyatiletka

A vigorous, early-fruiting walnut variety with satisfactory frost resistance. Recommended for cultivation in the southern regions. Fruiting 4 years after planting. Blooms late to mid-May. The nuts are ready for harvest at the end of September. The yields are 20 kg.

Advantages:

• Disease resistant
• Drought resistant

Flaws:

• Vigorous trees

Breeder

Breeder

Medium-sized form with the beginning of fruiting in the 4th year. The frost resistance of the variety is average. Slightly damaged by diseases. Flowering occurs at the end of April. The type of fruiting is predominantly apical. At the beginning of September, the harvest is ready for harvest. One walnut tree produces about 20 kg. A promising variety for the Krasnodar region.

Advantages:
• Precocious
• Thin shell
• Friendly ripening of nuts

Abundant

Walnut Abundant

The trees reach a height of 5 m. Fruiting begins in the 4th year. Does not tolerate frost well, but has good resistance to brown spot. Recommended for cultivation in the southern regions (Krasnodar Territory, Adygea). The fruits of this species are collected in clusters of 8 pieces each. Productivity 28 kg.

Advantages:
• Precocious
• Fruitful
• Wonderful taste

Dessert

Dessert

Vigorous trees with a spreading crown. In the 4th year of growth they begin to bear fruit. Frost resistance is low. Flowering at the end of April. Fruit harvest in mid-September. Harvest 22-25 kg of nuts. This walnut variety is zoned in the Krasnodar region.
Advantages:
• Precocious
• Resistant to brown spot
• Early ripening

Krasnodar

Variety Krasnodarets

A tree of strong growth with a dense crown. Bears fruit in the 4-5th year. Frost resistance is average. Flowering begins at the end of April. Harvest ripening at the end of September. You can collect 18-20 kg from a tree. Even the name of this variety suggests that it is zoned for the Kuban.
Advantages:
• Disease resistant
• Large and tasty fruits
• Drought resistant

Petrosyan's favorite

Petrosyan's favorite

A fast-growing walnut variety. The trees are vigorous with a rounded crown. In the 4-5th year of development it bears the first fruits. Frost resistance is quite good. Flowering is early - at the end of April, and male and female flowers bloom at the same time. The fruits ripen at the end of September. The harvest is 22 kg per tree. It is recommended to cultivate in the regions of the North Caucasus.
Advantages:
• Precocious
• Drought resistant
• Excellent fruit taste

Pelan

Variety Pelan

This variety of walnut has tall trees with sufficient resistance to frost."Pelan" begins to bear fruit in 4-5 years. Flowering at the end of April. The harvest can be harvested at the end of September. Average yield is 25 kg per plant. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the Krasnodar Territory and other regions of the North Caucasus.
Advantages:
• Precocious
• Early ripening
• Fruits with thin shells
• Annual stable harvests

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