Identify 'bean' tree

[Reg111]

Hi

I'm trying to identify what I originally thought was an almond or walnut tree. It's growing in a sheltered spot near the Dorset coast.

I have posted 4 images:







I've tried without success and for a couple of years to identify it through books. But have just found this site - so I'm hopeful...


(I'm a new member - so let me know if I've not posted this query in the right place! Very impressed with the technology behind the site and, especially, the facility for uploading images. )

[ron1863]

Hi Reg and welcome to WAB. Glad you like the site and you must be one of the few to upload shots without any gripes. I don't know much about trees but one of the members will ID the tree.

Ron

[dunlin]

Could it be japanese walnut. Just checked out collins tree guide and the fruit look similar.
There aren't that many walnuts without serrated leaves like the ones in your picture
Must just add i am only an amatuer

regards mark....

[Reg111]

Thanks, Dunlin, I was beginning to give up hope http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...lies/smile.gif

Looks like you may be right as I've Google'ed it and came up with
Japanese Walnut - Juglans ailantifolia
dkimages - discover - plants - Juglans ailantifolia (Japanese Walnut)

It's puzzling that they say leaves should reach 90 cm, which is huge - largest on this fairly young tree is about 25 cm.

[The Woodman]

It's a shame that interesting threads become contaminated by such rubbish as the last entry (I have reported it) and I hope that the thread is not removed.

Yes, it does look like a Japanese Walnut, some good images of the features. The nut pod looks a little withered and would normally be green and sticky.

A nice interesting find. Have a go at planting the ripe nuts - I could find a home for a seedling!

[The Woodman]

The comments I made in my last post refer to the removed viagra advert and not to Reg111's post.

[Paul mabbott]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

The comments I made in my last post refer to the removed viagra advert and not to Reg111's post.

Yes, we have to be careful about referring to the 'last' post or whatever - could lead to confusion and recrimination. No problem wih Reg, though.

[The Woodman]

The last thing I want to do on WaB is to cause offence, hence my comment Paul. I was a tad annoyed to see the advert though and glad it was hastily removed.

[Reg111]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

It's a shame that interesting threads become contaminated by such rubbish as the last entry (I have reported it) and I hope that the thread is not removed.

Yes, it does look like a Japanese Walnut, some good images of the features. The nut pod looks a little withered and would normally be green and sticky.

A nice interesting find. Have a go at planting the ripe nuts - I could find a home for a seedling!

Many thanks for the confirmation, Woodman. The nut pod was green until about the end of August I'll certainly have a go with planting the seeds and see what comes up (accidental joke).