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Butternut (White Walnut) vs Carpathian English Walnut

Juglans regia Carpathian

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Carpathian English Walnut
Butternut (White Walnut)

Carpathian English Walnut is a great shade tree or a fantastic addition to a food garden. The taste is described as having a full flavour with a hint of sweetness and butterscotch. They are great for fresh eating, cooking, and baking. Thin shelled nuts split right down the center, making them easy to crack. Harvest ranges from late September to early October.

It is known for being highly productive and more cold hardy than other English Walnut varieties.
Carpathian English Walnut is considered to be self pollinating but planting with a second variety will result in greater yields. It can be cross pollinated with Black Walnut and others.

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.

Carpathian English Walnut Quick Facts

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

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Zone: 5a
Zone: 2b
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 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
Flavor: full flavor, hint of sweetness
Harvest: late September - early October
Nuts: thin shelled, easy to crack
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: black sea walnut, common walnut, persian walnut
Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut