This large deciduous tree has an upright trunk with furrowed grey bark and spreading branches forming a rounded crown. It has bright green leaves with oblong toothed leaflets and the greenish male and female catkins appear in late spring followed by edible fruit.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Juglans cinereais naturally found in eastern North America growing in fertile well-drained alluvial soils along riverbanks and adjacent woodlands. It prefers a sunny position with some protection from heavy frosts and is drought tender.

Butternut is grown for its editable nuts and its attractive habit. It is planted in large gardens and parks as a lawn specimen for summer shade or used along river embankments for soil stabilisation. It is suitable for inland regions and establishes in 3 to 4 years. ID 1739

Juglans(JOO-glanz)cinerea (sin-EER-ee-uh)

Juglandaceae (joo-glan-DAY-see-ee)