Quick Glance: 
 
Not tolerant of wet areas
Does okay in well drained sandy soils
Winter-bearing seed holders provide seed/fruit when snow covers normal food sources of birds and other wildlife
 
Species Description: Grows in a wide variety of soils and prefers full sun. The roots contain juglone. A toxic substance that is harmful to juglone sensitive species. The walnuts are eaten by woodpeckers, foxes, and squirrels.
 
Purchase Size: 2-3 ft.
 
For more helpful information on this species, visit the USDA PLANTS Database (https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/java/) by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.