Juglans mandshurica other popular "Juglans" species and usually causes few significant allelopathic effects in cultivation. "Juglans cathayensis", characterized by tomentose leaflets, producing more flowers per spike and growing south of the Yellow River, was sometimes recognized as a species separate from "J. mandshurica". The Japanese walnut ("oni-gurumi") is listed by some authorities as "Juglans mandshurica" var. "sachalinensis" (syn. "Juglans ailantifolia") Juglans mandshurica Juglans mandshurica, the Manchurian walnut, is a deciduous tree of the genus "Juglans" (section "Cardiocaryon"), native to the Eastern Asiatic Region (China, Russian Far East, North Korea and South Korea). It grows to about 25 m. The leaves are alternate,
Fruit tree pruning Fruit tree pruning Fruit tree pruning is the cutting and removing of selected parts of a fruit tree. It spans a number of horticultural techniques. Pruning often means cutting branches back, sometimes removing smaller limbs entirely. It may also mean removal of young shoots, buds, and leaves. Established orchard practice of both organic and nonorganic types typically includes pruning. Pruning can control growth, remove dead or diseased wood, and stimulate the formation of flowers and fruit buds. It is widely stated that careful attention to pruning and training young trees improves their later productivity and longevity, and that good pruning