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Butternut vs Yellow BirchJuglans cinerea Betula alleghaniensis SOLD OUT ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW 
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.
Yellow Birch is a large and valuable hardwood species in northeastern North America. The bark on its limbs and young trunks is silvery-yellowish in colour, hence the name. This tree prefers to grow in cool regions with damp or saturated soil. BUTTERNUT QUICK FACTSYELLOW BIRCH QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2b
Zone:
3a
Height:
25 m (82 ft)
Height:
18 m (60 ft)
Spread:
8 m (27 ft)
Spread:
11 m (35 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
full sun
Light:
full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
bright yellow
Bark:
shiny yellow to grey silver peels in curly strips, becomes reddish brown when older
Nuts:
brown shell with cream core starting around age 10
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
long
Maintenance:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut
Other Names:
golden birch
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |