September 20, 2025

The end of summer and the leaflets of Black Walnut trees (Juglans nigra) are one by one turning yellow and dropping to the ground. Also dropping to the ground are the “nuts” which are not true nuts but are actually drupes. What a surprise to discover that.

Something that I really enjoy about these trees is the beautiful texture, the gorgeous patterns, that they create against the sky. It’s particularly lovely at this time of year before many of those yellow leaves have dropped to the ground.

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