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Assiniboine Poplar vs Butternut (White Walnut)

Populus x Assiniboine

Juglans cinerea

Assiniboine Poplar
Butternut (White Walnut)

Assiniboine poplar is a tall, fast growing tree that has a shapely oval form and dense foliage. This hybrid poplar is a male clone and produces no fuzz or fluff. Assiniboine poplar can handle tough conditions such as: urban pollution, environmental salt, drought, poor soil, and even some standing water.

Butternut is one of the few walnut varieties native to Canada. The nuts are sought after for their mild, sweet, and oily taste. Ensure this tree is planted in full sun and well-drained soil for best results.

Butternut is self-fertile but it has better yields when planted near other butternuts. It can survive in zone 2, but reliably produces nuts in zone 3.

A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.

Assiniboine Poplar Quick Facts

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut