Butternut (White Walnut) vs Water Birch (Red Birch) - TreeTime.ca

Butternut (White Walnut) vs Water Birch (Red Birch)

Juglans cinerea

Betula occidentalis

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Butternut (White Walnut)
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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.

Water Birch, also known as Red Birch, is a waterside plant native to western North America. This multi-stemmed species is ideal for wetlands. It tolerates being planted in heavy clay and wet soil conditions.

This tree grows small enough for yards with limited space.

It is an attractive ornamental with reddish non-peeling bark.

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Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

Water Birch (Red Birch) Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 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: yes
Bark: non-peeling, shiny, reddish brown and marked with white horizontal streaks
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut
Other Names: red birch