Butternut (Juglans cinerea)

$10.75

A North American native, the butternut (also known as white walnut) is one of the hardiest nut trees. The late October harvest of rich, buttery-flavored nuts are popular for baking, confections and fresh eating. Although this tree is self-fertile, you will ensure a better crop if you have multiple trees. This tree produces nuts and is a host plant to 129 butterfly and moth species (nwf.org).

Photo credit: John Blair: 1: Cecropia Moth, 2: Polyphemus Moth

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A North American native, the butternut (also known as white walnut) is one of the hardiest nut trees. The late October harvest of rich, buttery-flavored nuts are popular for baking, confections and fresh eating. Although this tree is self-fertile, you will ensure a better crop if you have multiple trees. This tree produces nuts and is a host plant to 129 butterfly and moth species (nwf.org).

Photo credit: John Blair: 1: Cecropia Moth, 2: Polyphemus Moth

A North American native, the butternut (also known as white walnut) is one of the hardiest nut trees. The late October harvest of rich, buttery-flavored nuts are popular for baking, confections and fresh eating. Although this tree is self-fertile, you will ensure a better crop if you have multiple trees. This tree produces nuts and is a host plant to 129 butterfly and moth species (nwf.org).

Photo credit: John Blair: 1: Cecropia Moth, 2: Polyphemus Moth

Life Cycle: Perennial

Sun Exposure: Full

Soil Moisture: Medium-wet, Medium

Height: 40-60 feet

Plant Spacing: 30-50 feet

Bloom Time: April-May

Bloom Color: Green, Brown

Advantages: Caterpillar Favorite, Bird Favorite

Host Plant: Polyphemus, Cecropia, and 127 other species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)

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