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Old 09-05-2021, 12:36 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Under a walnut tree

On 08/05/2021 22:14, Tahiri wrote:
A recent thread contained the following comment :-
'The only common UK plant I can think of that seriously causes problems
is walnut which really does have a potent anti competition compound in
its roots called juglone.'

I did not know of this until now. I wish I had known thirty years ago when I
planted a walnut tree about six or so feet from a hedge! We didn't notice
the hedge dying until it was too late as the ivy and brambles are still
healthy. At least now we know why it died...

According to wikipedia some plants are badly affected by juglone and some
not at all affected.(No examples of the latter are mentioned) Does anyone
know of anything in the 'not affected' category that might be usable to
patch the hedge?

(reposted via Solani)
An internet search on "juglone" "resistant" "plant" found:
https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-and-plant-advice/horticulture-care/plants-tolerant-black-walnut-toxicity
https://laidbackgardener.blog/2018/05/26/what-to-grow-under-a-walnut-tree/

(note comment about dense root system rather than juglone causing problems)
https://www.gardeningchannel.com/juglone-tolerant-plants-grow-black-walnut/
etc...

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Jeff