Manchurian Walnut Tree

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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.

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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. 

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