JUGLANS cinerea

The tree is round topped and somewhat open with stout stiff branches and long compound leaves. Produces large tasty nuts with age. Native.

Product Description

JUGLANS cinerea – Butternut

The tree is round topped and somewhat open with stout stiff branches and long compound leaves. Produces tasty buttery nuts. Prefers moist, rich, deep soils but adapts to drier conditions and a wide range of pH. Considered endangered in most of its native range. Native to northeastern U.S..

Sun: Full Sun

Soil: Organically Rich, Moist, Well-Drained

Size: Height 40-60ft., Spread 30-50ft.

Zone: 3-7

Flower: Gold-Yellow Female(short terminal spikes,) Male(catkins)

Bloom Time: Spring

Attributes: Edible Fruit, Native, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant