Tatarian Maple vs Butternut (White Walnut) - TreeTime.ca

Tatarian Maple vs Butternut (White Walnut)

Juglans cinerea

Acer tataricum

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Butternut (White Walnut)
Tatarian Maple

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.

Tatarian Maple is a small, multi-stemmed tree that features attractive red foliage in fall.

In addition to its outstanding autumn color, it is also one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring.

Tatarian Maple makes a good specimen tree for for small yards. Closely related to Amur Maple, it is slightly larger in stature.

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: scarlet red
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Seeds: winged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut
Other Names: tatar maple