Black walnut is a common tree throughout Kentucky. It prefers areas of moist, rich soils. The wood is prized for fine woodworking. The outer covering on the fruit is lemon-scented and the nut is edible. At one time, trees reached over 150 tall, but few large trees still exist in the state. The Kentucky champion tree is in Nelson County and is over 80 feet tall.

Find more information on this tree in the Tree Profiles section.