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Recently, researchers found that plant leaves from the Manchurian walnut tree showed extraordinary weed-killing potential.
About Manchurian Walnut Tree
- It is a hardy deciduous tree known for its robust growth and adaptability to a range of soil types.
- Distribution: It is found in Manchuria (China) and also grows on the Korean Peninsula and in the Far East of Russia.
Features of Manchurian Walnut Tree
- Soil: The Manchurian nut tree likes well-drained fertile soils with a neutral PH reaction.
- Cold Resistance: It is very cold-resistant and can withstand frost down to -45 ° C.
- Growth: Under natural conditions it can reach upto 30 m, and the life expectancy is high – up to 300 years.
- Fruiting: The plant begins to bear fruit at the age of 7-10 years.
- Growth Rate: It grows at a tremendous pace for the first 20 years up to 2 m per year. In its lifetime, it grows up to 30 m and even higher.Â
Applications of Manchurian Walnut Tree
- Medicinal Use: The plant is widely used in pharmaceuticals and folk medicine. Preparations made from Manchurian walnuts have a strong analgesic, antifungal, and antiparasitic effect.
- Other uses: Green fruits are used to make jams, and wood is used in furniture production.
Source: TOI
Manchurian Walnut Tree FAQs
Q1: What is the medicinal use of Manchurian Walnut Tree preparations?
Ans: Analgesic, antifungal, and antiparasitic
Q2: What is the wood of the Manchurian Walnut Tree used for?
Ans: Furniture production.
