Butternut (White Walnut) vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Butternut (White Walnut) vs Amur Maackia

Juglans cinerea

Maackia amurensis

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Butternut (White Walnut)
Amur Maackia

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.

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

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

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brown
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut
Other Names: maackia