Walnut

[trigger_andy]

I bought three dwarf walnut trees about 3 seasons ago. Two of the three trees grew the growths seen in the pic last year but dropped them all. This year they’re more abundant. I was told from the supplier I’d get Walnuts within three years. Are these walnuts? If so how do I stop them dripping at a young age?

 

many thanks  

[Peasgood]

They are the leaf and flower buds.

Your supplier lied.

Be patient.

[trigger_andy]

7 hours ago, Peasgood said:

They are the leaf and flower buds.

Your supplier lied.

Be patient.

Cheers.  

 

The leaf buds I was ok with as they continued into full leaf on all three trees. But only two had the flower buds and lost them before they opened, or turned into catkins. 
 

Hopefully I’ll have better luck this year. But no rush though, I’ve not chosen a spot for them yet so they’re in big planters just now.

[Mrblue5000]

They're very prone to late frosts. If you can keep the pots at a south facing wall it might help.

[trigger_andy]

12 hours ago, Mrblue5000 said:

They're very prone to late frosts. If you can keep the pots at a south facing wall it might help.

That’s good to know, thanks. 
 

They are actually on a south facing wall. 😬 We’re north east of Scotland though and it’s due to drop to -1 tonight.