Butternut, deciduous nut-producing tree of the walnut family (Juglandaceae), native to eastern North America. The tree is economically important locally for its edible nuts and for a yellow or orange dye obtained from the fruit husks. Learn more about butternut trees with this article.
Butternut or White Walnut – Juglans cinerea: The Wild Northern Nut Tree Juglans cinerea, commonly known as Butternut or White Walnut, is a native North American tree known for its oval, lemon-shaped nuts and light-colored bark.
Butternut is native to Eastern Canada and the Central and Eastern United States. This tree is usually found in moist bottomlands, lowland forests, swamps, river banks, and some drier limestone soils.
Butternut Juglandaceae -- Walnut family George Rink Butternut (Juglans cinerea), also called white walnut or oilnut, grows rapidly on well-drained soils of hillsides and streambanks in mixed hardwood forests. This small to medium-sized tree is short lived, seldom reaching the age of 75. Butternut is more valued for its nuts than for lumber. The soft coarse-grained wood works, stains, and ...
Highlights 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. If you’re interested in planting this tree for its nuts, be sure to plant more than one. While the butternut is self-fertile, you can ensure a better crop with multiple trees.
EurekAlert!: New study pinpoints climate conditions for restoring the endangered butternut tree
Researchers used advanced habitat modeling to identify where the endangered butternut tree can survive and thrive again.