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Does anybody know what effect black walnut trees would have on a small pond? I know the leaves of the black walnut tree have a plant-growth inhibiting chemical in them. I've been told to never put them in my compost pile because the un-composted leaves will kill some plants (like tomatoes). Would the Walnut leaves from a pond-side tree planting have a similair growth-inhibiting effect on water plant growth (both the desireable and undesireable growth)? I'd love to know what expereince anyone else has had with "semi-toxic" plants growing near their pond actually influencing the pond itself.
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Tim W,
Since no one with experience has answered, here is an answer from someone with limited experience with Walnuts.
In Missouri, where I grew up, we would never have a garden anywhere near a walnut tree...because of the reasons you mentioned. It stands to reason to me, that the same logic would apply to ponds.
Having said that, I wish I could grow them in Texas...I love the trees....but not around a pond.
Further, you do not want any trees in your pond's dam....none. They cause structural damage over time and leaks and big problems.
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