Siberian Crab Apple vs Butternut (White Walnut) - TreeTime.ca

Siberian Crab Apple vs Butternut (White Walnut)

Juglans cinerea

Malus baccata

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Butternut (White Walnut)
Siberian Crab Apple

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.

Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful, cold hardy, ornamental tree. Its stunning white blossoms burst in the spring to produce deep red fruit.

If you are looking for a great landscape or shade tree, Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful addition to any yard.

As a rootstock, it is one of the hardiest available. Just be aware that Siberian Crab Apple may be incompatible with varieties that don't have crab apple parentage.

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

Siberian Crab Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 2a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: bright yellow
Flowers: white
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut
Other Names: siberian apple