Juglans hindsii tree. The leaf is approximately long, with 13-21 two to five per leaflet, with dentate margins. Unlike the Southern California walnut, the vein angles bear tufts of hair. The nut has a smooth, brown, thick shell, that contains a small edible nutmeat. Hind's Walnut (Juglans hindsii) is a severe allergen. Pollination: Occurs in following seasons depending on latitude and elevation: Spring. "Juglans hindsii" has been commercially important as a rootstock for orchard stock of "Juglans regia" (English walnut) trees all over the world. It is also used as a parent to the fast-growing Luther Burbank hybrid, commonly called "Paradox" ("Juglans
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