Butternut (White Walnut) vs Aldara Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Butternut (White Walnut) vs Aldara Hazelnut

Corylus heterophylla Het 3

Juglans cinerea

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Aldara Hazelnut
Butternut (White Walnut)

Aldara Hazelnut is a northern hybrid selection noted for its superior nut quality, disease resistance, and cold hardiness.

It is great for attracting wildlife with the added bonus of edible nuts that can be eaten fresh or used in baking. Pair with another Aldara or Andrew Hazelnut for cross pollination to occur.

Aldara and Andrew Hazelnut are currently the hardiest and most reliable nut varieties available for the Canadian prairies.

Note: You want more than one hazelnut to improve yields.

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.

Aldara Hazelnut Quick Facts

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Nuts: medium, 1.5cm diameter
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut