Pedro

The Pedro walnut seedling is a high-yielding variety bred in the United States (California), ideal for both private gardens and small commercial plantings. Its main advantages are its compact growth, lateral fruiting type, and high-quality nuts.

Thanks to its late flowering, the variety is better protected against spring frosts, and its neat, compact crown makes it suitable for areas with limited space.

Main characteristics

• Origin: USA (California)
• Tree height: 7–9 m
• Crown: compact, rounded
• Fruiting type: lateral (fruiting on side shoots)
• Age of first fruiting: 5–6 years
• Nut size: large, about 22 g
• Shell: thin, light brown
• Kernel: light amber, 47–50% kernel yield
• Ripening period: late September – early October
• Pollination: partially self-fertile (higher yields with Franquette and Chandler as pollinators)

Advantages of the Pedro variety
✔ High-yielding variety
✔ Compact tree — convenient for small gardens
✔ Large nuts with thin shells
✔ Light, oily kernel with a rich, sweet flavour
✔ Late flowering — better protection against late spring frosts

If you are looking for a compact walnut variety with large nuts, excellent taste, and reliable yields, Pedro is a dependable choice for private gardens and small nut plantations.