Type
lateral-bearing, needs pollinizer
Walnut variety
Tulare Walnut
Produces large, well-sealed nuts with light kernels and good yield potential. It leafs out earlier than Chandler, so site it away from frost pockets.
Season
late September to October
Best for
mild-winter orchard sites
About Tulare
Tulare is a productive lateral-bearing English walnut with large nuts and light kernels. Its harvest is generally earlier than Chandler, making it useful for spreading the harvest season.
Growing Tulare Walnut
Plant Tulare with a compatible pollenizer for dependable nut set. Manage walnut blight where it is a local problem, and collect nuts soon after hull split to reduce staining and pest damage.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all walnut, see the complete guide.
How to grow WalnutOther walnut varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.