Walnut trees can produce flavorful nuts and durable, attractive timber, but home gardeners should be aware that they often kill nearby plants! They will start to sprout in the spring. Optionally, you may plant two or more nuts in each spot, 8 inches (20 cm) from each other. See the tips section for an alternate planting method to protect against squirrels and other small animals. Even if they do, the nuts were likely produced by a hybrid tree or a tree variety suited for a different climate, making success in your area unlikely. After the winter again, just water and compost the new tree. The enemy you must watch for most closely is the squirrel. You can thin them out later or transplant the others. If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please consider supporting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. Containerized seedlings can handle later planting dates and drier soils, but are typically much more expensive. Peel off a tiny, thin layer of bark. For the first 2 - 3 years, no. Step 3. If you don't protect your seed, the squirrels will surely dig them up and make lunch out of them. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c7\/1555191-1.jpg\/v4-460px-1555191-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c7\/1555191-1.jpg\/aid1555191-v4-728px-1555191-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"