Butternut (White Walnut) vs Hardy Banana - TreeTime.ca

Butternut (White Walnut) vs Hardy Banana

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Hardy Banana
Butternut (White Walnut)

The Hardy Banana is a fast-growing evergreen perennial that dies down to the ground each year. A stunning tropical-looking accent for your yard and patio, the Japanese Fiber Banana can be overwintered outdoors in several northern U.S. states and southern Canadian regions. In northern regions, you can bring this plant inside and leave it in your garage. If you enjoy Mexican cuisine, you can use the leaves to make tamales.

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.

Hardy Banana Quick Facts

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

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Zone: 5a
Zone: 2b
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: large cream to yellow
Fruit: Large inedible
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NB
Other Names: japanese banana, japanese fibre banana
Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut