Flowering Nut Trees

Shellbark Hickory	Black Walnut Tree

Nut Trees may just be what you are looking for if you are in the market for shade trees, there are many to choose from. If a Nut tree is to large you may want to look at dwarf fruit trees.

If you are thinking about adding a tree or two to your landscape, consider a shade tree that doe's more. Planting Nut trees are not difficult to grow and there are many different types to pick from. But before buying your nut tree make sure you know your nut and the growing habits of the nut tree, and that you have the space for this spectacular tree.

Planting Almond  nut trees are a tree that like warmer weather and bear pink flowers on the bitter almond , and white flowers on the sweet almond tree. A flowering almond is quite attractive, almond leaves are oval in shape with a serrated edge. This nut tree grows to about thirty feet and you need to have two varieties for pollination to occur, which is done by bee's.

Planting Pecans nut trees are  a great treat, they will not do well below zone nine and the nuts only ripen properly after a freeze. This nut tree is a self pollinating and will produce bigger an earlier crop if two varieties are planted. They are wind pollinated and need to be at least two hundred feet apart. There are many varieties of pecans that are grown in various areas of the country.

 Planting Hickory nut trees that  are related to pecans but are more cold hardy, hickory nuts are very seldom seen in stores so if you want them this is a tree for you. Black walnuts, English walnuts, butternuts and heartnuts, are not recommended for landscapes around the home because they produce a substance called juglone in their roots that inhibits growth of other plants. They are also very messy, the hulls of the nuts stain patios and driveways.

Planting Hazelnuts and filbert nut trees are essentially the same kind of nut tree, the name depends what country you are in. there are native hazelnuts in Europe and North America. These grow as small nut trees or shrubs, depending on conditions and pruning. They are wind pollinated and need two or more plants to set nuts.

Planting Chinese chestnut trees that can be grown in the United States, they are very ornamental trees, with clusters of flowers in spring. They also make nice shade trees. They are self pollinating but planting two will give you a better crop. Nut  trees are a great choice with there flowering in early spring.