Butternut (White Walnut) vs Sensation Lilac - TreeTime.ca

Butternut (White Walnut) vs Sensation Lilac

Juglans cinerea

Syringa vulgaris Sensation

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Butternut (White Walnut)
Sensation Lilac

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.

Sensation Lilac is an outstanding shrub known for its fragrant, bicolor flowers. In mid-spring, stunning purple flowers with white borders emerge and cover the entire plant.

Once the flowers bloom, they give off a beautifully sweet scent that is enjoyed by people, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife. Plant Sensation Lilac in full sun to produce the most vibrant flower color.

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Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

Sensation Lilac Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut