Texas Walnut
Juglans microcarpa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
240"–480" H × 180"–360" W
Bloom
Apr, May
Native to
KS, NM, OK, TX
Pollinators
beetles, wasps
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A medium-sized native tree that grows 20-40 feet tall with a rounded canopy. It produces small edible nuts and has compound leaves that turn yellow in fall. This drought-tolerant tree blooms in spring with inconspicuous flowers.
In an HOA neighborhood
Texas Walnut is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, mid zone, street edge.
- Nuts may create minor cleanup issues
Wildlife value
Supports beetles and wasps during its spring bloom period. The nuts provide food for squirrels and other wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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