Purpurea

Juglans regia Purpurea (improved)

Red-leaved walnut
This tree has beautifully changing leaves, from purple-red in spring to purple-brown in autumn. The nut itself is also red in color. The Purpurea is a walnut with a high ornamental value. The nuts remain a bit smaller and taste good. The Purpurea does not grow fast because of breeding. Collecting nuts as they fall from the tree.

Pollination
This tree is not self-pollinating, but pollination from other trees at a longer distance is often sufficient.

Pruning
The tree is very sensitive to pruning. It is therefore important to carry out the pruning in the right way and at the right time. Due to the prevention of bleeding from sap streams, the best time to prune a walnut tree is in the months of July to September. The leaves should still be hanging on the tree. You can also prune immediately after the nuts have fallen.

Fertilization
Give an organic-mineral fertilizer at the end of winter. Grows on almost any soil, is not susceptible to diseases and is hardy.