North Carolina Cannonball Walnut Tree – A Heavy-Bearing Walnut Variety! 🌳🌰

The North Carolina Cannonball Walnut Tree is an extraordinary walnut variety known for its large, dense nuts that resemble cannonballs. Native to North Carolina, this tree produces exceptionally hard-shelled walnuts packed with rich, buttery flavor. Its historical significance stems from early American pioneers who valued its durability and delicious nuts. With excellent adaptability and disease resistance, this tree thrives in a variety of climates and is a must-have for any nut-growing enthusiast.

🌿 USDA Growing Zones & Chill Hours

Thrives in USDA Zones 5-9, making it ideal for the Southeastern and Midwestern United States.
Requires approximately 1,000-1,200 chill hours for optimal nut production.

🌸 Pollination & Fruit Production

Pollination Type: North Carolina Cannonball Walnut trees are partially self-fertile but yield higher nut production when paired with another walnut variety.
Best Pollinators: Pairs well with other black walnut trees for enhanced nut production.
Nut Ripening: Harvest occurs in mid to late fall.
Produces large, round, hard-shelled walnuts with a bold, earthy flavor.

🌳 How to Plant & Grow a North Carolina Cannonball Walnut Tree

📍 Best Planting Location

Full Sun: Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Well-Draining Soil: Prefers deep, loamy soil with excellent drainage.
Spacing: Plant trees 40-50 feet apart to allow for full canopy development.
Avoid Juglone-Sensitive Plants: Like other walnut species, this tree releases juglone, which can inhibit the growth of certain plants like tomatoes and apples.

🌱 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

Prepare the Soil: Clear weeds and enrich the soil with compost for added nutrients.
Dig a Hole: Make it twice as wide as the root ball and deep enough for roots to spread.
Position the Tree: Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the root flare is level with the soil surface.
Backfill & Water: Fill the hole with soil, tamp it down gently, and water thoroughly.
Mulch: Apply Weed Pro Weed Mats or organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Protection: Use a Max Growth Tree Shelter to protect the young tree from wildlife and harsh weather conditions.

🌿 Ongoing Care & Maintenance

💧 Watering: Deeply water during the first year to establish a strong root system.
✂️ Pruning: Prune in late winter to shape the tree and remove weak branches.
🌱 Fertilizing: Apply Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs for optimal growth and nut production.
🛡️ Protection: Use Max Growth Tree Shelters to prevent damage from wind, deer, and rodents.

🌰 North Carolina Cannonball Walnut Nut Ripening Time, Taste & Uses

Ripens in October through November.
Hard-shelled walnuts with a bold, earthy flavor.
Rich in healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants.
Ideal for snacking, baking, salads, and homemade nut flour.

🥧 Delicious North Carolina Cannonball Walnut Recipes

1. Cannonball Walnut Brownies 🍫

1 cup crushed cannonball walnuts
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions: Mix all ingredients, pour into a pan, and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

2. Walnut Pesto Pasta 🌿

1 cup shelled cannonball walnuts
2 cups fresh basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic

Instructions: Blend ingredients into a smooth paste and toss with freshly cooked pasta.

3. Roasted Salted Walnuts 🧂

2 cups cannonball walnuts
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions: Toss nuts in olive oil and salt, roast at 325°F for 10 minutes.

🌿 Essential Products for Maximum Growth

✅ Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs – Provides essential nutrients for strong root development.
✅ Soil Moist Transplant Mix – Enhances water retention for young trees.
✅ Max Growth Tree Shelter – Shields saplings from harsh environmental conditions.
✅ Weed Pro Weed Mats – Prevents weed competition for nutrients and moisture.

🛒 Why Buy from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC?

✅ Large Selection – High-quality nut trees for all growing zones.
✅ Highest Quality – Disease-resistant and well-established trees.
✅ Fastest Shipping – Secure, quick delivery.
✅ Free One-Year Plantsurance Guarantee – Receive store credit if your tree doesn’t thrive.

🌳 Order your North Carolina Cannonball Walnut Tree today from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC and enjoy a lifetime of delicious, nutritious nuts! 🌰🌿🌳

Delivery Time: Nut Trees ordered during their current shipping season (usually December through May) are shipped dormant within ten days of the date of order, weather dependent. The actual delivery time will usually be within four to seven days following the date of shipping by Ty Ty Plant Nursery. Delivery time can not be guaranteed, if a package needs to arrive prior to a specific date please note in the comment section of the order or contact Ty Ty Nursery by telephone during normal business hours.

Pruning Information: Pruning may be required on Walnut trees constituting eight feet or more in size so as to comport with UPS Shipping requirements. For this reason, the Walnut tree(s) you receive may not be the actual height you ordered due to it being pruned up to one third of the total size immediately prior to shipping unless you have made prior arrangements with us to ship the product to you by motor freight. Although you should receive the size ordered if shipped by motor freight, note that shipping by motor freight will likely increase your shipping costs.

Shipping Method: UPS Ground and Motor Freight if the proper arrangements have been made by the customer prior to shipping. Shipping costs do apply on Motor Freight shipments, not covered by any sales promotions.

*1 Year Free Plantsurance Policy is void on any shipment outside of recommended USDA zones, or authorized to ship by the customer during below freezing temperatures.

If plants are listed by gallon size the plant will be removed from container and have the majority of the dirt removed to allow for the best shipping.