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

Butternut (White Walnut) vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

Juglans cinerea

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Prairie Splendor Norway Maple
Butternut (White Walnut)

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 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 Quick Facts

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

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Zone: 3b
Zone: 2b
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut