nut variety
Carpathian
English Walnut · Juglans regia
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 5a–7b
- Chill hours
- 500 to 800 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 150 to 200
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- 75 to 100 years
At a glance
Sweet, mild, easy-shelling thin shells; fresh, baking, oil. Cold-hardy strain (zones 5-7) with reliable cropping where most English walnuts fail. Originated in the Carpathian Mountains.
Growing Carpathian
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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Carpathian by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other english walnut varieties
3 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
- Chandler
Sweet, mild, large light kernels; the California commercial standard for shelling and export. Productive late-…
- Hansen
Sweet, mild, large kernels; fresh and baking. Cold-hardy selection productive in zone 4 sites, the hardiest co…
- Lake
Sweet, mild, large kernels with thin shells; fresh, baking. Wisconsin-bred Carpathian selection, productive an…
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Carpathian english walnut grow in?
Carpathian grows in USDA zones 5a through 7b.
- How does Carpathian compare to other english walnut varieties?
Carpathian is one of 4 english walnut varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full english walnut variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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Image: "Juglans regia Echte Walnussfrucht 1", by Böhringer Friedrich, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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