Butternut (White Walnut) vs Quebec Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Butternut (White Walnut) vs Quebec Poplar

Juglans cinerea

Populus x P38P38

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Butternut (White Walnut)
Quebec Poplar

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.

A hybrid of Simon's Poplar and Balsam Poplar, Quebec Poplar is a fast-growing deciduous tree. This particular selection was one of the finalists for the Quebec Ministry of Forest's Hybrid Poplar breeding program.

It is useful for quickly establishing a privacy screen or as part of a shelterbelt, and prefers moist soil. Disease resistance is likely high as is cold hardiness.

Quebec is a province with a strong forestry sector and we are excited to be offering this variety.

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

Quebec Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 2a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut