{"title":"Walnut Trees","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"seasonal-plant-offers\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBare Root Tree Shipping Offer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy six eligible bare root trees and receive free standard shipping to the lower 48. Review the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bareroot-tree-terms\"\u003eDormant Plants \u0026amp; Trees Terms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ecurrent shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for eligibility, exclusions, timing, and claim requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop bare root walnut trees for home orchards and larger edible landscapes. Walnut varieties differ in climate adaptation, harvest timing, pollination and mature size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Bare Root Walnut Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow adequate room for the mature canopy and root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview pollination type and bloom timing; another compatible walnut may improve nut set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch USDA zone, chill requirements and rootstock information to your site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a deep, well-drained soil and a sunny location. Because walnuts are long-lived trees, thoughtful siting is especially important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-navigation-links\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bareroot-trees\"\u003eAll Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bare-root-or-potted-nut-trees\"\u003eNut Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jujube-trees\"\u003eJujube Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bare-root-planting-supplies\"\u003ePlanting Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- bare-root-tree-guides-v1 --\u003e\u003csection class=\"bare-root-tree-guides\" aria-label=\"Fruit tree guides\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWalnut Tree Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-growing-walnut-trees\"\u003eHow to Grow Walnut Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"walnut-franquette-standard","title":"Franquette Walnut Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eFranquette is a classic walnut for gardeners who value late spring growth, high-quality nuts, and the grandeur of a true shade tree. Its well-sealed, relatively thin-shelled walnuts hold light kernels with rich, buttery flavor, making them excellent for fresh eating, baking, roasting, and storage. The variety is especially notable for leafing out later than many English walnuts, a trait that can help its developing growth avoid some spring frost events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time, Franquette becomes a large, handsome tree with a broad green canopy and strong ornamental presence. Although production may be more measured than some modern commercial varieties, the nut quality and dependable late-season character give it lasting orchard value. For a home planting with generous room—and especially as a companion to Chandler—Franquette offers heritage, useful pollen timing, flavorful kernels, and the enduring appeal of a substantial walnut tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and deep, well-drained soil with ample space for a standard tree on Paradox rootstock. Establish strong scaffold branches while young and site the tree well away from structures, paving, and small garden areas that could be shaded as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranquette is self-fruitful, but the confirmed sheet recommends Chandler as a pollenizer for higher yields, particularly while trees are young. Together they create a complementary walnut planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFranquette Walnut Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-sealed, relatively thin-shelled walnuts with high-quality kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, buttery, and crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, roasting, confections, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e October through November, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 700–1,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard on Paradox rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; best production with Chandler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-chandler-standard\"\u003eChandler Walnut\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow extensive mature space and use structural pruning while young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franquette originated in France and takes its name from the local grower associated with the original late-leafing walnut selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543615627377,"sku":"FT216","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Franquette_Walnut_Tree.png?v=1747085424"},{"product_id":"walnut-ambassador-standard","title":"Ambassador Walnut Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmbassador is a walnut built for colder orchard climates, combining a stately landscape presence with dependable crops of flavorful nuts. The medium-to-large walnuts have well-sealed, relatively easy-to-crack shells surrounding plump, light-colored kernels with a mild, buttery taste. They are satisfying eaten fresh and equally useful for baking, roasting, granola, confections, and cool-season storage. As the tree matures, its broad leafy canopy becomes an attractive shade feature, giving it value long before every nut is gathered. Young trees are known for setting worthwhile crops, while the variety’s Carpathian heritage contributes the cold hardiness that makes Ambassador especially appealing where winter conditions are severe. For gardeners with room for a full-sized walnut, this variety offers both practical harvests and the lasting character of a substantial orchard tree—one that can anchor an edible landscape for many seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and deep, well-drained soil with generous space for the standard canopy on Paradox rootstock. Walnuts develop into large trees and should be located away from buildings and small garden beds. Structural pruning while young helps create strong scaffold branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmbassador is self-fruitful and can set a good crop alone. Another compatible walnut nearby can increase pollen availability and may support overall production while adding a second nut or harvest profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAmbassador Walnut Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-large walnuts with well-sealed shells and plump, light kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, buttery, and crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, baking, roasting, granola, confections, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-September to early October, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 600 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard on Paradox rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another compatible walnut may improve production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-chandler-standard\"\u003eChandler\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-franquette-standard\"\u003eFranquette\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow ample mature space and establish strong scaffold branches while young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambassador was developed in Idaho as a cold-hardy Carpathian hybrid for severe winter climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543616020593,"sku":"FT218","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT218.jpg?v=1747085422"},{"product_id":"walnut-chandler-standard","title":"Chandler Walnut Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eChandler is the walnut that helped define premium California nut quality. Its large, well-sealed nuts contain light-colored kernels with rich, buttery flavor, and the relatively thin shells make the harvest approachable for home use. The kernels are excellent fresh, toasted, baked into breads and desserts, scattered over salads, or stored for winter cooking. Chandler is also valued for heavy production and a somewhat more manageable habit than many other commercial walnut varieties, though it still develops into a substantial orchard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate leaf-out helps reduce exposure to spring frost, while the lush canopy supplies handsome summer shade. For gardeners with the climate and space for a full-sized walnut, Chandler offers a proven combination of exceptional kernel quality, dependable productivity, and broad culinary usefulness—the same qualities that made it one of the most widely planted walnut cultivars in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and deep, well-drained soil with generous room for the standard tree on Paradox rootstock. Train a strong framework while young and avoid sites where the eventual canopy or roots will crowd buildings, paving, or intensive garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChandler is self-fruitful, but the confirmed sheet recommends Franquette as a pollenizer for the best production. Their complementary pollen timing makes the two a purposeful walnut pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChandler Walnut Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, well-sealed walnuts with light-colored kernels and relatively thin shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, buttery, crisp, and premium quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, roasting, baking, salads, confections, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e October through November, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 700–1,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard on Paradox rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; best production with Franquette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-franquette-standard\"\u003eFranquette Walnut\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide substantial mature space and establish a strong permanent branch framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chandler was named for W. 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