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Butternut vs Black LocustJuglans cinerea Robinia pseudoacacia COMING SOON (new stock expected: later this season) SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2019) 
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.
Black Locust is an attractive tree. Its distinctive leaves are made of about a dozen bright green leaflets. It also notable for its fragrant white flowers, which smell of citrus. BUTTERNUT QUICK FACTSBLACK LOCUST QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2b
Zone:
3a
Height:
25 m (82 ft)
Height:
12 m (40 ft)
Spread:
8 m (27 ft)
Spread:
8 m (25 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
dry, normal
Light:
full sun
Light:
full sun
Flowers:
Creamy white flowers in a pyramidal shape bloom in may-june
Bark:
dark reddish brown to balck with furrows
Nuts:
brown shell with cream core starting around age 10
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
medium
Life span:
long
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Other Names:
demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut
Other Names:
false acacia, yellow locust
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |