Botanical Name: Juglans cineria Add
Common Name: Butternut  
Plant photo of: Juglans cineria
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Background, Lawn

 

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Information by:
Photographer: Connon Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

Juglans cineria is a deciduous tree. Grows 50-60 ft. tall and 4050 ft. wide. Butternut resembles black walnut, but tree is smaller, leaves have fewer leaflets, and the flavored nuts are elongated or oval instead of round.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.