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Butternut

Juglans Cineria

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Overview

The Butternut, or Juglans cinerea, is a deciduous tree native to the Eastern United States and Canada. Often reaching heights of 40-60 ft with a canopy spread of 35-50 ft, its sculptural form features compound leaves and drooping catkins. It produces oval nuts encased in a sticky, green husk. Preferring well-drained soils, this tree offers a yellow fall coloration and serves as a source of food for wildlife.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 3–7Type Tree

Butternut (Juglans Cineria) — providing seasonal interest.<br><br>Spring brings forth inconspicuous yellow-green catkins

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Juglandaceae

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Butternut (Juglans Cineria) — this tree offers a yellow fall coloration and serves as a source of food for wildlife

Butternut (Juglans Cineria) — typically around 2 to 3 inches long

Butternut (Juglans Cineria) — the Butternut produces oblong

Butternut (Juglans Cineria) — The Butternut, or Juglans cinerea, is a deciduous tree native to the Eastern United States and Canada; it produces oval nuts

Butternut (Juglans Cineria) — In the realm of landscape design

Photographs by 5 contributors

fr:User:Spedona, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Zenon Sych, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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