Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis Seeds | Heartnut
LATIN NAME: Juglans ailantifolia var. Cordiformis
COMMON NAME: Heartnut, Heart-shaped Walnut
Plant Profile
Known to gardeners as Heartnut, Juglans ailantifolia var. Cordiformis is a medium-sized, deciduous tree in the walnut family, native to regions of the east, while it has been cultivated in nut orchards and large gardens for its edible nuts. Mature plants top out at about Fifteen metres. Bees find the flowers quickly, and that pollinator traffic is a garden benefit in its own right. These traits together are what have kept the plant in gardens for so long.
Science & Biotechnology
Botanists studying the walnut family regularly include Juglans ailantifolia var. Cordiformis in comparative work, and the species also appears in horticultural trials aimed at gardeners and growers. Heartnut has a real and distinguished place in research. From a research perspective, species of this kind are valuable material for work on propagation and on the selection of uniform lines.
Uses & Benefits
Heartnut works well in borders, containers and dedicated beds. Heartnut is a medium-sized, deciduous tree of temperate regions, bearing compound, bright-green leaves and clusters of green, husked nuts in the autumn. Its nuts are a food for squirrels and other wildlife, and its spreading, rounded crown gives a fine shade in large garden and orchard, while its edible, easy-to-crack nuts are a favourite treat in the autumn. To raise heartnut, sow nuts in pots of moist, open soil in a cool, bright place, keep them gently watered, and grow little trees on in the sun. Routine care after establishment is refreshingly light.
Walnuts are among the most heart-studied nuts, rich in omega-3 ALA and polyphenols, with trials supporting vascular benefits; black walnut hull is a traditional astringent folk remedy, and the wood is peerless cabinet timber.
Growing from Seed
Starting Heartnut from seed is simple and satisfying. Broadcast the seed thinly over a fine, free-draining compost, sieve a little more compost on top, and water with a fine rose. Grow the youngsters on steadily in pots until well rooted, then move them to their final positions.
Our Take
Heartnut, Heart-shaped Walnut is the kind of plant that rewards a permanent spot. Even moisture while the seed is chitting is the main thing; afterwards it largely looks after itself.
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