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Walnut 'Sauber'

7-Gallon

Height: 40-50 feet tall.
Spread: 30-40 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 4a.
Other Names: Juglans regia 'Sauber'

Description:
A high-quality English walnut variety prized for its large, thin-shelled nuts and reliable production. 'Sauber' produces excellent-tasting walnuts with a smooth, easy-to-crack shell, making them ideal for fresh eating and culinary use. This tree is known for its vigorous growth, cold hardiness, and strong disease resistance, making it a great addition to home orchards.


Edible Qualities:
Walnut 'Sauber' is valued for its rich, buttery flavor and high oil content. The nuts are large and easy to crack, making them a preferred choice for home harvesting.

The nuts are most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Roasting
- Nut Butters
- Confectionery

Features & Attributes:
Walnut 'Sauber' features lush green foliage throughout the growing season, turning golden yellow in the fall. Its nuts develop in clusters, encased in a green husk that naturally splits open when ripe. The tree provides excellent shade with its broad, spreading canopy.

This is a deciduous tree with an upright, rounded growth habit. It is highly adaptable to various soil types and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Walnut 'Sauber' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Shade Tree
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping

Planting & Growing:
Walnut 'Sauber' will grow to be about 40-50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30-40 feet. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 6-8 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 70 years or more.

This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires cross-pollination with another English walnut variety for optimal nut production. Regular watering during dry periods and occasional pruning help maintain health and productivity. A layer of mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Additional Characteristics:
- Cold Hardy
- Pollination Required
- High-Yielding
- Long-Lived Shade Tree
- Disease Resistant