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Chandler Walnut
Nut treeJuglans regia 'Chandler'
- Full sun
- Zones 3–7
- 140 days to maturity
- Fruits
- 300" spacing
- Moderate water
- pH 6–7
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.