Although these nuts can be a challenge to crack, with the right tools the reward is worth it—a sweet, nutritious nut that has been a staple food for North American peoples for millennia.

How to Use

Snack on these walnuts straight out of hand, add them to soups and stews, or grind them into meal for baking. The hard shells make an ideal natural package for storing the nuts over winter.

Beyond the Nut

These trees also produce some of the finest, most sought-after wood—perfect for the next generations. They store massive amounts of carbon and are hardy to zone 3.

These trees are over 2–3 ft. tall.

Images courtesy of Plant Image Library and Jim Linwood.