(juglans cinerea) – the hardiest member of the walnut family, also known as white walnut. native to eastern northern america. up to 60' tall with a broad, rounded crown.. living to about 75 years old. nuts are sweet and rich in oil. can be eaten fresh, roasted or salted. growing up to 60’ tall with a similar spread, butternut wants full sun and rich nutritive, acidic to neutral soil.
hardiness zone - 3-7
currently 3-5ft tall
*need more than one tree for nut production
** all trees will be sold as bare root saplings in march/april AND oct/nov by pre-order only.
pick-up available in phinneys cove, NS /mi’kma’ki or shipped out by canada post (only in canada)
(juglans cinerea) – the hardiest member of the walnut family, also known as white walnut. native to eastern northern america. up to 60' tall with a broad, rounded crown.. living to about 75 years old. nuts are sweet and rich in oil. can be eaten fresh, roasted or salted. growing up to 60’ tall with a similar spread, butternut wants full sun and rich nutritive, acidic to neutral soil.
hardiness zone - 3-7
currently 3-5ft tall
*need more than one tree for nut production
** all trees will be sold as bare root saplings in march/april AND oct/nov by pre-order only.
pick-up available in phinneys cove, NS /mi’kma’ki or shipped out by canada post (only in canada)