Images of the Butternut (Juglans cinerea)

Butternut

Juglans cinerea

Also called White Walnut, this quick-growing but short-lived deciduous tree is native to eastern North America. This tree is valued for its production of oily, edible nuts, which are commonly used in baking and candy making.

Habitat:Open woodlands.

Growth Habit:Deciduous tree, growing up to 45 m tall.

Bloom Time:Late spring.

Longevity:Long-lived.

Presence in US:AL AR CT DC DE GA IA IL IN KY MA MD ME MI MN MO MS NC NH NJ NY OH PA RI SC TN VA VT WI

Presence in Canada:MB NB NS ON PE QC

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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