🌰 Purdue #1 Black Walnut (Juglans nigra 'Purdue #1')
Zones: 3–8 | Height: 60–80 ft | Spread:** 30–50 ft | Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Light: Full sun | Soil: Deep, well-drained, fertile loam
Primary Use: Timber & Long-Term Investment
🏞️ Product Description:
The Purdue #1 Black Walnut is a premium timber cultivar developed specifically for high-quality wood production. Known for its straight form, rapid growth, and valuable hardwood, this tree is one of the top choices for landowners looking to build long-term timber value while improving their land.
Whether you're planning a timber stand, diversifying a farm, or investing in the next generation, Purdue #1 offers elite genetics and long-term financial potential.
🪵 Timber-Grade Growth with Lasting Value:
Unlike wild black walnut trees, Purdue #1 is bred for form and consistency, making it ideal for planting in timber orchards or woodlot restorations. Its heartwood is highly prized for furniture, veneer, and fine woodworking, often fetching top dollar in timber markets.
🌳 Why Grow Purdue #1 Black Walnut?
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Premium cultivar bred for top-tier timber production
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Straight, strong central leader ideal for veneer-quality logs
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Excellent long-term investment potential
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Valuable black walnut heartwood in high demand
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Adds long-term diversity to wildlife and land-use plans
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Plant in full sun with deep, fertile, well-drained soil
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Space 30–40 ft apart to allow for long-term crown development
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Use tree tubes early on to protect from deer rub and promote vertical growth
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Avoid planting too close to fruit trees or gardens due to juglone sensitivity
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Prune lower limbs annually to encourage clear, straight trunks
🛡️ Upgrade with a Tree Survival Kit — Includes 1-Year Tree Guarantee:
Protect your investment from the start with our Tree Survival Kit, featuring a sturdy tree tube, weed-suppressing plastic mat, and a 2-year slow-release fertilizer pack. Purchasing the kit with your tree activates our 1-year replacement guarantee.
🌿 Summary:
The Purdue #1 Black Walnut is the go-to choice for landowners who want to grow a legacy. With elite genetics, strong form, and market-grade value, this tree is an ideal addition to any long-term timber or investment planting.
Top-tier timber. Strong returns. Built for the future.
