Butternut Sapling

Butternut (Juglans cinerea) is a slow-growing, deciduous, nut-producing tree native to the eastern United States and parts of southern Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. It has been introduced to Nova Scotia as an agricultural tree. It prefers well-drained soils along streams. It can be found in dry, rocky soils, but otherwise is intolerant of compact, dry, and infertile soils. Butternut is shade intolerant and produces a chemical called juglone, which acts as a herbicide to reduce surrounding competition.
 
Trees start producing nuts at 20 years old. Crops are produced every year, with higher-than-usual mast crops occuring every few years. Nuts are consumed and spread by wildlife such as squirrels. The nuts are edible on their own or can be made into a butter-like oil, and young nuts can be pickled. The sap can be used to make syrup, while bark and nut rinds have been used to make dyes ranging from light yellow to dark brown.
 
Since Butternut is not native to Nova Scotia, it is not recommended for ecological planting.
Due to their juglone production, Butternuts should be planted away from other trees, or with other juglone-producing species (such as Black Walnut) or juglone-tolerant species (such as white pine, oak, and maple).
 
Hardiness: Zone 3-6
Maximum height: 30m / 100'
Maximum age: 75 years
Soil preference: Well-drained, fertile
Sun requirements: Full sun
 
Size                                          Price
Seedlings                             $5/ea.
15cm-30cm                         $25/ea
30cm-45cm                        $40/ea