Walnut trees, grafted varieties
5 walnut varieties from our nursery in Petrich, Bulgaria, from Franquette, the earliest, to Fernette, the latest. Each variety shows its ripening time and pollinators. A bare-root tree costs €10.00.
Walnut varieties
Franquette walnut
Franquette is a very promising, cold-hardy variety that starts growth late and suits areas with late spring frosts. It bears large nuts in clusters, 11 to 13 grams, with a thin shell and a light-coloured kernel that comes out easily. The tree is vigorous, with an upright trunk and moderately developed branches.
Chandler walnut
Chandler is an American variety with large nuts of 13 to 15 grams in clusters of 1 to 4, a very thin shell and a light-coloured kernel that comes out easily. It is very cold-hardy, leafs out late and suits areas with late spring frosts. It crops very well and resists bacterial diseases.
Pedro walnut
Pedro is a cold-hardy American variety that starts growth moderately late and suits areas with late spring frosts. It bears large nuts in clusters, 13 to 14 grams, with a thin shell and a kernel that comes out easily. The weak-growing tree has a small crown and suits intensive planting at 7 by 7 metres.
Fernor walnut
Fernor is a very promising, cold-hardy French variety that starts growth late and suits areas with cold winters and late spring frosts. The nuts are large, 13 to 14 grams, with a thin shell and a kernel of 6 to 7 grams that comes out easily. The tree is vigorous and very productive.
Fernette walnut
Fernette is a very promising, cold-hardy French variety that flowers and starts growth late and suits areas with cold winters and late spring frosts. It bears large nuts of 11 to 12 grams with a thin shell and a kernel that comes out easily. The tree is vigorous and very productive.
When walnuts ripen
We have sorted the varieties by ripening time, so you can choose early, mid-season and late varieties and pick fruit all season long.
Dates are approximate and depend on the year and the area.
Pollination
Walnuts are pollinated by the wind. The varieties are self-fertile, but in some of them the male and female flowers do not open at the same time. That is why you should plant varieties that pollinate each other. We list the pollinators for every variety.
Planting and spacing
Fruit trees go on sale after 15 November, when they are fully dormant. Plant them straight away, before the hard frosts, because autumn planting gives better rooting and growth the following year. If you miss the autumn, plant early in spring. Planting holes should be at least 80 by 80 by 80 centimetres, and the tree goes in at the same depth as it grew in the nursery.
Walnut trees are planted 8 to 10 metres apart in the row and 8 to 12 metres between rows. On less vigorous rootstocks the spacing ranges from 6 by 6 to 6 by 8 metres.
Grafted walnuts bear their first nuts in the third or fourth year after planting and reach full cropping after the eighth year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a walnut tree cost?
A bare-root tree costs €10.00. For large quantities the price is negotiable. All prices are in our price list.
When should walnut trees be planted?
In autumn, after 15 November, when the trees are dormant and before the hard frosts. Autumn planting gives better rooting. If you miss the autumn, plant early in spring.
Do walnut trees need a pollinator?
The varieties are self-fertile, but in some of them the male and female flowers do not open at the same time. Plant two varieties that pollinate each other.
How soon does a walnut tree bear fruit?
Grafted walnuts bear their first nuts in the third or fourth year after planting and reach full cropping after the eighth year.
Do you deliver?
We deliver carefully packed trees across Bulgaria, and delivery is free for large orders. We also export to the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Croatia and Greece. Ask us about transport to your country.
Not sure which variety to choose?
Call us and we will advise you on your area, soil and goals. You can also write to us at any time.