How Do You Kill A Black Walnut Tree?
The black walnut tree can grow up to 150 feet high and 5 feet in diameter. Its wood is highly prized among carpenters. In fact, it would be wise to place an ad in your local paper to sell the wood from your black walnut tree after you have cut it down. Most importantly, all parts of the black walnut tree have a chemical called juglone within them. This chemical is lethal to most other plants, especially fruits and vegetables. If you wish to grow a full and healthy garden, any black walnut tree in your yard must first be removed. Use the following steps to kill your black walnut trees. If you wish to throw away your tree, call your local waste removal company and ask how they prefer to pick up logs and limbs. Most companies prefer you cut the logs and limbs to a specified length, and then tie them into bundles with twine. Put on protective eyewear, heavy work gloves, long sleeved shirt, long pants, work boots, and a hard hat. Cut down the black walnut tree with a chainsaw. Cut near the
