Juglans cineria
Butternut
Description
Juglans cineria is a deciduous tree. It grows 50'-60' tall and 40'-50' wide. Butternut resembles a black walnut tree, but is smaller; leaves have fewer leaflets and the flavored nuts are elongated or oval instead of round.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
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.