Sun: full sun 

Soil: tolerant of many different soil types, including wet, clay, and sandy

Growth rate: moderate (1-2 ft/yr)

Mature size: 50-75 ft. height, equal ft. spread

Landscape use: shade, timber, edible landscape

Fruit: nut with lemon-scented outer casing

Flower: male catkins, female spikes

Fall color: yellow (not showy)

Seasonal interest: umbrella-like crown of dense leaves

Sustaining wildlife: preferred host of the Luna and Regal moths; nuts eaten by woodpeckers, foxes, and squirrels

Planting notes: roots releases juglone, which is a toxic substance to certain species including serviceberry, apple, chestnut, pine, arborvitae, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and more