The blossoms of the walnut are very attractive and later develop walnuts. In this article, you will learn when the walnut tree starts flowering and how long it lasts.
The walnut tree often blooms only a few days a year
Male and female flowers mature one after the other
The catkins (i.e. male flowers) and female flowers mature at different times. The male flowers begin, followed by the female flowers.
It is interesting that the flowering time varies from year to year. After a long and harsh winter, the male flowers open later. The same also happens when spring is late. A postponement of several weeks is possible. In this case, the flowering times of the catkins and female flowers overlap.
Note: Walnuts usually bloom in May.
The weather determines the duration of the flowering period
How long a walnut tree blooms depends on the weather:
- In warm or even hot temperatures, the flowering time is reduced to just a few days.
- In wet and cold weather, the flowering period extends to several weeks and can last up to a month.