Bolivian Walnut

Juglans boliviana

Native to:
Bolivia, Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Juglandaceae
Genus:
Juglans
Species:
Juglans boliviana
USDA Symbol:
JUBO4

Growth Characteristics

Height:
3000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fall Color:
yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Prefers fertile soils in native Andean regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification and should be sown fresh for best results. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI