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Chandler Walnut

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Chandler Walnut

Nut tree

Juglans regia 'Chandler'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–7
  • 140 days to maturity
  • Fruits
  • 300" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    The gold standard for commercial and home walnut production, Chandler produces exceptionally large, light-colored nuts with excellent crack-out quality. This high-yielding variety bears consistently heavy crops of premium nuts that are easy to shell and have superior storage life. Developed at UC Davis, it represents the pinnacle of walnut breeding for both quality and productivity.

  • Planting

    Plant grafted trees in early spring after frost danger. Requires cross-pollination with varieties like Franquette or Howard.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 300" apart. Germination: 60-90.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Walnut husk fly, navel orangeworm, aphids, mites. Common diseases: Crown rot, walnut blight, deep bark canker.