{"product_id":"juglans-regia-franquette-40-litre","title":"Juglans Regia Franquette 40 Litre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuglans regia ‘Franquette’ – Traditional French Walnut Tree with Reliable Cropping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJuglans regia ‘Franquette’ is a well-known French walnut variety, valued for its reliable crops of high-quality edible walnuts and strong ornamental presence. A vigorous deciduous tree, it develops a broad spreading canopy of large aromatic green leaves, creating excellent shade and structure in larger gardens and orchard settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis traditional cultivar is particularly appreciated for its later flowering habit, which helps reduce the risk of frost damage to young blossom, making it more dependable in cooler climates. The walnuts are medium to large with good flavour and are produced within green husks that split open as the nuts mature in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIts elegant branching structure and soft foliage also make it an attractive landscape tree beyond its productive qualities. Over time, it develops into a substantial specimen with impressive character and seasonal presence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThriving in full sun, ‘Franquette’ prefers deep, fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from a warm, sheltered position for best nut production. Once established, it is hardy, long-lived, and relatively low maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProductive, ornamental, and traditional, Juglans regia ‘Franquette’ is an excellent choice for orchards, productive gardens, and large landscape planting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpring: Fresh aromatic foliage emerges.\u003cbr\u003eSummer: Broad leafy canopy provides shade.\u003cbr\u003eAutumn: Walnuts mature and foliage turns golden tones.\u003cbr\u003eWinter: Strong branching structure becomes visible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdible walnuts – Reliable nut production.\u003cbr\u003eLate flowering – Reduced frost risk.\u003cbr\u003eLarge canopy – Excellent shade tree.\u003cbr\u003eOrnamental foliage – Broad aromatic leaves.\u003cbr\u003eLong-lived – Traditional orchard variety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrchards – Productive nut growing.\u003cbr\u003eLarge gardens – Feature landscape tree.\u003cbr\u003eProductive planting – Edible garden schemes.\u003cbr\u003eParkland settings – Broad mature canopy.\u003cbr\u003eWildlife gardens – Habitat and food source.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSun\/Position: Full sun in a sheltered location.\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Deep, fertile, well-drained soil preferred.\u003cbr\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.\u003cbr\u003eCare: Minimal pruning required once established.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFruit trees – Orchard-style planting.\u003cbr\u003eWildflower meadows – Naturalistic underplanting.\u003cbr\u003eGrasses – Softens large-scale planting.\u003cbr\u003eNative hedging – Traditional landscape combinations.\u003cbr\u003eOak and beech – Woodland-style settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eter year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56591759966534,"sku":"172692","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/juglans-regia-franquette-40-litre","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}