Black walnut tree named ‘Beineke 7’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing good timber qualities. The new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe Country, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from a previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW503, a seedling progeny of patented Purdue-1 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,543) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection will be known henceforth as 'Beineke 7.'

I claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of black walnut tree named ‘Beineke 7’ substantially as illustrated and described, which has excellent timber quality, is fast growing, has strong central stem tendency, no sweep, and no crooks.