Walnut 'Chandler' – A High-Yielding Walnut Tree with Wildlife Value

Walnut ‘Chandler’ (Juglans regia ‘Chandler’) - as with the Broadview and Buccaneer varieties, this tree is self-fertile and can start to crop when relatively young and is well-suited to our British climate, Supplied in a 7 litre container. THESE WILL NOW BE AVAILABLE TO ORDER FROM THE FIRST WEEK OF JULY FOR DELIVERY IN THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST 2025.  If you would like to be alerted in July then please either email us at enquiries@wildyourgarden.com or subscribe to our newsletter, thank you. 🐝 Wildlife Benefits Nuts are a rich food source for red squirrels, jays, and other native wildlife. Spring catkins supply pollen for bees and other early pollinators. The tree canopy offers shelter and nesting sites for birds. Fallen leaves decompose into leaf litter, enriching the soil and feeding insects and microbes that support garden ecosystems. 🌳 A Perfect Choice for Sustainable Gardens Walnut 'Chandler' offers a blend of high nut productivity, compact size, and ecological benefits—making it a top pick for wildlife-friendly gardens, food forests, and sustainable landscapes. Further details below.

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🌿 Care Tips
☀️ Light:
Requires full sun for optimal growth and nut development.

Ensure a location with at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily.

🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, deep loamy soil, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5–7.5).

Avoid waterlogged or compacted soil.

💧 Watering:
Water regularly in the first few years to establish.

Mature trees are moderately drought-tolerant but benefit from watering in prolonged dry spells, particularly in summer.

The Walnut ‘Buccaneer’ (Juglans regia ‘Buccaneer’) has a distinctive upright and moderately spreading growth habit, making it one of the more compact and garden-friendly cultivars of the English walnut. Here's a detailed breakdown of its growth characteristics:

🌳 Growth Habit of Walnut 'Buccaneer'
🌿 Form & Structure
Upright central leader: The tree initially develops a strong, upright main trunk.

Moderate lateral branching: Side branches grow at an upward angle, forming a well-balanced, rounded crown over time.

Open canopy: Not as broad or spreading as some older cultivars, which makes it ideal for gardens with moderate space.

📏 Size at Maturity
Height: Approximately 12 to 15 metres (40–50 feet)

Spread: Around 8 to 10 metres (26–33 feet)

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