• Appearance: Medium to large tree (up to 50 ft), rounded crown, deep furrowed bark, reddish-brown twigs, large pinnately compound leaves (7-14 inches) with 4-8 pairs of leaflets.
• Flowers/Fruit: Inconspicuous green catkins in spring; produces a 1-1.5 inch green fruit with a single edible nut inside, often in alternate years.
• Habitat: Native to Arizona, NM, TX, Mexico; thrives in riparian areas (streams, springs) but can handle drier conditions.
• Growth: Fast as a seedling, tapering off; can live for centuries; tolerates full sun to part shade.
• Edible Nuts: Small but edible, with a thick shell; oil in the seed can go rancid quickly.
• Hardiness: Hardy to -10°F (USDA Zone 6) but young growth is sensitive to frost. 

Juglans Major