Juglans cineria
Butternut
Description
Juglans cineria is a deciduous tree slowly growing to 50'-60' tall and 30' wide. Leaves are compound, hairy and dark green. Flowers are considered insignificant. Fruit is sticky and oily, with a light green husk. In fall, the fruit opens up to reveal sweet oily nuts that squirrels and people love. Deer like the foliage.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Green
Fruit Season
Constant
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.