Rapid growth rate. Produces large, edible walnut that ripens in fall. Wood valuable for lumber, veneer. Prefers deep, well-drained moist soils. Not recommended for yards as its roots secrete a substance toxic to conifers and most flowers and vegetables.
Needles are soft, scale-like, flat, aromatic when crushed.
A long-lived, sturdy tree with a slow to moderate growth rate. Shallow, fibrous root system. Excellent for windbreaks as it creates a dense wall. Will tolerate poorly drained soils and moderate shading. A tree native to the northern MN and Canada, is used for pulpwood and construction lumber.