The flowers of the walnut are very attractive and later form walnuts. In this article you will find out when the flowering period of the walnut tree begins and how long it lasts.
When does the walnut tree bloom and how long does it last?
The flowering period of a walnut tree usually begins in May, with male and female flowers ripening one after the other. The duration of the flowering period depends on the weather and can vary from a few days in warm temperatures to a month in wet and cold weather.
Male and female flowers ripen one after the other
The catkins (i.e. male flowers) and female flowers ripen at different times. The male flowers start first, followed by the female ones.
It is interesting that the flowering time varies from year to year. After a long and hard winter, the male flowers open later. The same thing happens when spring is late. A postponement of several weeks is possible. In this case, the flowering times of catkins and female flowers overlap.
Note: Walnuts usually bloom in May.
The weather determines the length of the flowering period
How long a walnut tree blooms depends on the weather:
- In warm or even hot temperatures, the flowering period is reduced to just a few days.
- In wet and cold weather, the flowering period extends to several weeks and can last up to about a month.
