Heart Nut

$14.00
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1 year old bare root seedling trees.

Grow your own Heartnut tree—fast-growing, hardy, and producing delicious, easy-crack nuts in a unique heart shape!

Trees are 10”-14” tall.

This is the normal size for this age of tree grown in these conditions. We are more concerned with root growth so trees are not shocked when planted in the ground. Healthy roots = healthier plant growth!

Air Pruned

Seedlings are grown in air-prune garden beds in Hendersonville, NC, promoting healthy, widespread root growth. This method also prevents root damage when the trees are dug up for sale!

Selection

Seeds selected from Adaptive Tree Crops in NY

1 year old bare root seedling trees.

Grow your own Heartnut tree—fast-growing, hardy, and producing delicious, easy-crack nuts in a unique heart shape!

Trees are 10”-14” tall.

This is the normal size for this age of tree grown in these conditions. We are more concerned with root growth so trees are not shocked when planted in the ground. Healthy roots = healthier plant growth!

Air Pruned

Seedlings are grown in air-prune garden beds in Hendersonville, NC, promoting healthy, widespread root growth. This method also prevents root damage when the trees are dug up for sale!

Selection

Seeds selected from Adaptive Tree Crops in NY

General Information

  • Heartnut trees produce delicious, thin-shelled nuts that easily crack out whole in a distinctive heart shape.

  • Fast-growing and highly ornamental, they feature large, tropical-looking compound leaves.

  • More tolerant of wet soils than most walnuts, making them a great choice for diverse growing conditions.

Genus & species: Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis

Planting

  • Sun: Prefers full sun.

  • Soil type: Adaptable but thrives in rich, deep, moist loamy soils.

  • Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established.

  • Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-8.

Fruit Characteristics

  • Color: Light brown, thin-shelled nuts.

  • Ripening Season: Late summer to early fall.

  • Flavor: Rich, mild, and slightly sweet.

  • Uses: Snacking, baking, and culinary applications.

  • Harvesting: Produces clusters nuts; cracks easily to reveal whole heart-shaped kernels.

Tree Characteristics

  • Size: Fast-growing with a broad canopy; mature height varies.

  • Hardiness: Cold-hardy to Zone 5, tolerant of wet soils.