Black Walnut (Juglans nigra L). A new set of stock photos by Ernie Hunter Black Walnut is native to Eastern North America. A deciduous tree attaining heights to 130'. Bark is Gray Black and deeply furrowed. Leaves are up to 15" odd-pinnate with 15–23 leaflets. Male flowers are in drooping catkins 3"- 4" long. Female flowers terminal, in clusters of two to five ripening to a nut in a brownish-green husk and a brown corrugated nut. Edible Nutmeat,high in protein, is used in foods The shells are ground for many uses. Wood is used for furniture, rifle stocks and floors. View more stock photography from Ernie Hunter here.
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