Heartnut Tree (Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis) – Seeds

Add a touch of elegance and productivity to your garden with Heartnut Tree Seeds (Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis). This rare and beautiful variety of Japanese walnut is admired for its heart-shaped nuts that are easy to crack and have a sweet, mild flavor.

The Heartnut Tree is a hardy, fast-growing, and cold-tolerant deciduous tree, perfect for home gardens, orchards, or as a shade tree in temperate climates. Its broad leaves provide excellent coverage, and in autumn, it transforms with stunning golden foliage — offering both ornamental beauty and edible bounty.

Features:

• Premium Heartnut Tree Seeds for planting

• Produces heart-shaped nuts with sweet, mild flavor

• Non-GMO and ideal for sustainable home gardening

• Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates

• Excellent for shade, ornamental use, or nut harvest

• Fast-growing deciduous tree with attractive foliage

• Long lifespan and low maintenance

Specifications:

• Common Name: Heartnut Tree

• Scientific Name: Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis

• Plant Type: Deciduous nut-bearing tree

• Seed Type: Non-GMO

• Growth Habit: Upright with a spreading canopy

• Height: 30–60 feet at maturity

• Light Requirements: Full sunlight (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil

• Watering: Regular watering during establishment; drought-tolerant when mature

• Season: Best sown in late fall or early spring

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Germination Time: 4–10 weeks (may require cold stratification)

• Temperature for Germination: 18–25°C (65–77°F)

• Maturity: 6–10 years for nut production under ideal care

• Pollination: Requires cross-pollination for best yield (plant more than one tree)

• Uses: Nut production, shade tree, ornamental landscaping

Planting Guide:

1. Cold stratify seeds for 6–8 weeks by keeping them in moist sand in refrigeration before sowing.

2. Sow seeds 1–2 inches deep in well-drained soil.

3. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during germination.

4. Transplant seedlings to a permanent spot once they are 6–8 inches tall.

5. Choose a sunny location with plenty of space for roots and canopy growth.

6. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and control weeds.

7. Water young trees regularly until fully established, then water as needed.