& Grow Your Own Fruit Walnut Lara 1 Bare Root Tree

Thompson & Morgan Walnut ‘Lara’ is a spur bearing variety and is slightly more compact than others, although it will still make spectacular proportions. Walnut trees make a magnificent feature for a larger garden. This early bearing walnut produces excellent nuts with a unique, creamy flavour from September.Thompson & Morgan Walnut ‘Lara’ is propagated onto ‘Juglans regia’ rootstock. It is self-fertile so does not require a pollination companion. Walnut trees may be slow to establish, but will begin to produce nuts after about four years.Prior to planting walnut trees, incorporate plenty of manure or garden compost into the soil, and drive a stake into the planting hole to support the tree once it is planted. Plant walnut trees at the same soil level as they were growing at the nursery, and use a tree tie to fasten tree to the stake. Walnuts make substantial trees and are suited to only the largest of gardens. They should be planted at least 9m (30ft) from any buildings. Grow walnut trees in moist, slightly acid, well-drained soil in full sun. When growing walnut trees, choose a sheltered position as young trees are easily damaged by frosts.Nut trees do not suffer weed competition well, so keep weeds and grass clear from within a 30cm radius of base of the tree. In spring, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the tree. This will help to retain moisture throughout the summer. Walnuts can be slow to establish and during particularly dry periods they will require watering whilst the root system develops.Prune walnut trees between mid-summer and early winter to develop a standard tree with a strong central leader. In the first year, remove laterals from the lowest third of the tree. Shorten laterals from the middle third of the tree by half. Leave laterals at the top third of the tree intact. In following years repeat the process, removing the laterals from the lower third of the tree that were shortened the previous year. Features: The Walnut Lara plant produces excellent quality walnuts with a unique creamy flavour Walnut trees make for magnificent feature plants in larger gardens and are essential for woodland garden displays While producing a heavy crop of nuts in September, this easy to grow tree is also self fertile, making it ideal for experts and beginners alike! Bare root garden plant; Supplied as 1 x Walnut Lara tree bare root Specifications: Model Number: 14287