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Franquette Walnut

Nut tree

Juglans regia 'Franquette'

Overview
A treasured French heirloom variety that combines exceptional nut quality with impressive cold tolerance and late leafing that avoids spring frosts. Franquette produces elongated nuts with rich, flavorful meats that store exceptionally well through winter months. This variety serves double duty as an excellent pollinator for other walnut varieties while producing its own premium crop.
Planting
Plant grafted trees in spring. Late leafing habit helps avoid frost damage. Excellent pollinator for Chandler and other varieties.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 420" apart. Germination: 60-120.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Walnut husk fly, aphids, scale insects. Common diseases: Walnut blight, occasional crown rot in wet soils.