Just like the almond tree, which does not produce fruit before its first five years, the walnut tree will not produce nuts until it is ten years old. But he knows how to catch up since, on average, his production can reach 20 tons! Its fruits are rich in oil and protein. Its walnut husk is used in dyeing. Its leaves with multiple uses make walnut a tree with great potential. Its wood is also very popular in cabinetmaking. The walnut tree releases a toxin, juglone, through its roots, which acts as a kind of natural “cleanser” by weeding the perimeter. Lately, scientists have taken a close interest in nuts, which contain an oil remarkably rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. This makes the nut an irreplaceable food to fight against cardiovascular and coronary disorders. It is also rich in vitamin E. There is a majestic walnut tree in the Sarthe region, in Avezé, which has dominated the village for more than 100 years. These fruits are so large that they resemble the size of a small apple.
The hidden power of trees by Thierry Beaufort – forest therapist, told by Magalie Rohm – Gestalt therapist