Suitability to cool temperate climate: High Preferred altitude: Not specified
Butternut
The butternut tree, also known as white walnut, is a medium-sized deciduous tree that produces elongated, green-husked fruits containing edible nuts with a rich and buttery flavor. It has compound leaves with 11-17 leaflets and is suitable for cool temperate climates. The tree's attractive wood is often used in furniture and woodworking.
Juglans cinerea
United States
- Suitability to cool temperate climate: The butternut tree is well-suited to cool temperate climates. - Companions: It grows well alongside clover, comfrey, garlic, and yarrow. - Preparation: To ensure optimal growth, choose a site with well-drained, deep soil and incorporate organic matter into the soil. - Planting: Space the trees 12-15 meters apart and plant them in early spring or autumn. - Pruning: Prune the tree in late winter to remove any dead or damaged branches. - Other Suggestions: To conserve moisture and control weeds, it is recommended to mulch around the tree. Additionally, take measures to protect the tree from rodents. - Nuts Production: Typically, Juglans cinerea (White walnut - Butternut) starts producing nuts after 7-10 years. The nuts from this species are known for their rich, buttery flavor.
- The butternut tree prefers well-drained, deep soil with the incorporation of organic matter.
- Description: The butternut tree, also known as white walnut, is a medium-sized deciduous tree that typically grows to about 12-18 meters tall. It has compound leaves with 11-17 leaflets and produces elongated, sticky, green-husked fruits that contain an edible nut. The nuts are rich and oily with a buttery flavor, commonly used in baking and cooking. Butternut trees also have attractive wood that is often used in furniture and woodworking.
- Companions: Clover, comfrey, garlic, yarrow.
- Preparation: Choose a site with well-drained, deep soil. Incorporate organic matter.
- Planting: Space trees 12-15 meters apart. Plant in early spring or autumn.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter to remove dead or damaged branches.
- Other Suggestions: Mulch to conserve moisture and control weeds. Protect from rodents.
- Juglans cinerea (White walnut - Butternut): Typically starts producing nuts after 7-10 years. This species is known for its rich, buttery-flavored nuts.