I'd like to see something kill off a hosta besides a tank.

 

@joed has commented on this before.

 

Black Walnut Tolerant Plants - Planting Around A Black Walnut Tree

The black walnut tree is a great hardwood tree that is grown in many home landscapes. However, because of its toxicity, some plants don't do well when planted around the black walnut. Read here for tolerant plants.

www.gardeningknowhow.com

 

I've got 7 black walnut trees, prolly 10 years old.
I've got 20, maybe more, hostas that need to be moved.
I've read on the web, might not be a good idea to plant much of anything around black walnut trees. The nuts can be some what toxic. All 7 provide a decent amount of shade which would be good for the hostas vs. their current location.

Hoping someone here knows more than I and the web(grin).

Thanks much...Don.

Move or eradicate

 

Walnut trees produce a toxin called juglone. You need juglone tolerant plants under them.
According to this page hostas are tolerant.

 

I have to cut down black walnut trees adjacent to our garden plot, due to the toxins. Nothing will grow there. No love lost, though, as I hate the smell and taste of black walnuts.

Hostas are probably the most tolerant plant out there with regards to being moved. They latch on and grow.

 

Thank you all.
Got another item on the fall to-do list.

Have fun...Don.