Description
Juglans cinerea, commonly called butternut, is not commonly grown as an ornamental.
Prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun. Intolerant of shade. Its bark is less fissured, it has fewer leaflets per leaf and its nuts are more oval than round. Foliage turns an undistinguished yellow in fall. Yellowish green monoecious flowers appear in late spring. Nuts mature in fall.
Nutshells can be hard to crack and the kernels are often small. But the kernels are sweet, oily and tasty, having a buttery flavor.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Butternut or white walnut |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 40 to 60 feet |
| Flower Colour | Yellowish-green |
| Bloom Time | May to June |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Juglans cinerea care
It is native to moist bottomlands, lowland forests and some drier limestone soils in eastern and midwestern North America.
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Moist, organically rich, well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 16d degrees C (60 degrees F) |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Juglans cinerea special feature
Butternut is of interest to native plant enthusiasts and for those who wish to harvest the nuts. It is otherwise infrequently planted as an ornamental tree.
Juglans cinerea uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- It is used in an attempt to prevent smallpox and to treat dysentery and other stomach and intestinal discomfort
- Note: Please consult your health expert