Juglans cinerea or ailantifolia

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  1. Green Crown

    Green Crown Active Member 10 Years

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    I'm trying to ID what I initially thought was a black walnut until I noticed the terminal leaflets and fruit...

    The tree is near Victoria BC. I wasn't able to get better pics of the leaf scars or bark, or a branch to examine the pith, but I may be able to return to the site to get them later.
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The huge size of the leaflets fits Japanese Walnut J. ailantifolia better.
     
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    Thanks - those were my thoughts too on the leaves. Apparently the two species hybridize quite readily so I imagine it could also be a bit of both...
     
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