walnut shaving as mulch?

[Toller]

I have a 33 gal can full of walnut wood shavings, with more on the way. Can
I use them as hardwood mulch on my shrubs?

Walnut is reasonably rot proof, so it would be long lasting, but I know
walnut trees kill the vegetation around them. Is that chemical contained in
the wood?

Hate the idea of sending it out to the trash when I need mulch, but I sure
don't need to kill my plants. Thanks.

[enigma]

"Toller" > wrote in
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> I have a 33 gal can full of walnut wood shavings, with more
> on the way. Can I use them as hardwood mulch on my shrubs?

black walnut? do you like your shrubs?

> Walnut is reasonably rot proof, so it would be long
> lasting, but I know walnut trees kill the vegetation around
> them. Is that chemical contained in the wood?

unfortunately, yes. black walnut mulch would likely kill your
shrubs. some plants aren't as affected by juglone though. i
have a very healthy dogwood right under/next to a very large
black walnut. an apple tree near the walnut was progressively
dying as the dripline/root zone expanded. too bad, since it
had great apples...

> Hate the idea of sending it out to the trash when I need
> mulch, but I sure don't need to kill my plants. Thanks.

got a neighbor you don't like that needs mulch? ;)
lee


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