Butternut (White Walnut) vs Dahurian Birch - TreeTime.ca

Butternut (White Walnut) vs Dahurian Birch

Juglans cinerea

Betula davurica

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Butternut (White Walnut)
Dahurian Birch

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.

Dahurian Birch is a rare and interesting ornamental with curling bark. This tree is the first to sprout on bare land and is tolerant of dry, gravelly, and infertile soils. Dahurian Birch can grow in industrial areas or exposed land as long as it has full sunlight.

This tree is ideal for landscaping, ornamental, and ecosystem services.

This tree is not well known, but is a favorite of nursery owners across the country.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Dahurian Birch seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

Dahurian Birch Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Spread: 7 m (22 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Bark: showy grey brown bark that exfoliates as it ages
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut
Other Names: asian black birch