Franquette

Variety of Walnut · Juglans regia

French benchmark variety with very late leafing and a fine, aromatic kernel.

🇫🇷 France 1800

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Elongated, medium nut with a light, flavourful kernel and good shell quality.

Terminal-bearing, medium to vigorous growth; very late leafing makes it markedly frost-safe.

Later but regular onset of bearing; dependable yields in cooler sites.

Proven pollen donor for late-leafing varieties such as Chandler. Traditional backbone of many French orchards.

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species Walnut unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? → Check your site on the species page

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