Butternut (White Walnut)
Juglans cinerea
EdibleZones 3–7canopy
Juglans cinerea, commonly known as butternut or white walnut, is a species of walnut native to the eastern United States and southeast Canada.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 15 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–7
- Layers
- canopy
Functional roles
foodnutwildlife
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
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When: Sow seed autumn
Hardy walnut relative with rich, buttery nuts; give it space and its own zone.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.