When writing about a tree, do I capitalize a variety?
Example: I saw a Walnut tree.
What about when the tree is in different forms … ie, Walnut orchard, or Walnut firewood?
Thanks
2007-01-13 05:17:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I have a Walnut Tree Farm. When I think of the price of walnut wood and walnuts in Waldorf Salads I want to capitalize the word LOL
2007-01-13 06:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Walnut is not proper unless it is the actual name of a person, place or thing. The Walnut Restaurant, for example.
2007-01-13 13:20:11 · answer #2 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The rule is no different than capitalization for any fruit of a tree. You would not think of capitalizing orange, apple, lemon, etc.
When I have similar questions, I try to think of good comparisons. I usually can figure out the answer. OR go to Yahoo Answers!
2007-01-13 13:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i tihnk you do capitailzate the tress form as well : Walnut Firewood. but the ie you give is a bit funny.....)
2007-01-13 13:29:02 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you would capitalize it unless you are using it as a proper noun.
2007-01-13 14:37:31 · answer #5 · answered by Yomi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not capitalize adjectives! That's first grade material. Would you say the Big dog?
2007-01-13 13:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋