Texas Walnut
Juglans microcarpa
Last reviewed: August 2026
Texas Walnut (Juglans microcarpa) is a perennial tree native to KS, NM, OK, TX. It blooms in April and May. The flowers draw beetles and wasps. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Texas Walnut is listed as toxic to grazing livestock (cattle, sheep, and goats) at a slight level by the USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab). This is a livestock indicator and is separate from pet toxicity.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
240"–480" H × 180"–360" W
Bloom
Apr, May
Native to
KS, NM, OK, TX
Pollinators
beetles, wasps
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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.
Growing Texas Walnut
Grow Texas Walnut in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 240 to 480 inches tall and spread 180 to 360 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
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.
Common questions
- How much sun does Texas Walnut need?
- Texas Walnut grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Texas Walnut bloom?
- Texas Walnut blooms in April and May.
- Where is Texas Walnut native?
- Texas Walnut (Juglans microcarpa) is native to KS, NM, OK, TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Texas Walnut toxic to livestock?
- Texas Walnut is listed as toxic to grazing livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats (slight severity) by the USDA PLANTS Database. This is separate from pet (dog and cat) toxicity.
- What pollinators does Texas Walnut attract?
- Texas Walnut draws beetles and wasps.
- Is Texas Walnut HOA-friendly?
- Texas Walnut is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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