Butternut (White Walnut) vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple - TreeTime.ca

Butternut (White Walnut) vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Juglans cinerea

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

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Butternut (White Walnut)
Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

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.

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple has stunning burgundy to purple foliage in every season. It is an attractive, ornamental shade tree. Bright yellow flowers form along the branches in early spring before the leaves,

It is relatively cold-hardy, but may need some protection to thrive in colder climates. With its large oval shape and dense foliage, the Prairie Splendor Norway Maple will make a great addition to your yard and provide shade once mature.

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3b
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: burgandy to purple
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut