Whitebark Pine vs Carpathian English Walnut - TreeTime.ca

Whitebark Pine vs Carpathian English Walnut

Pinus albicaulis

Juglans regia Carpathian

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Whitebark Pine
Carpathian English Walnut

Endangered

Whitebark Pine is a beautiful coniferous tree that produces tasty, edible nuts. You'll love this trees' rustic and natural appeal, making it an excellent specimen tree.

It is an endangered species from the Rocky Mountains, this slow grower seldom produces cones until it is 50 years old but regularly survives to be 500 or more years of age. Our staff think it is among the most attractive pines we have grown.

Whitebark Pine is well-known for maintaining snow drifts, providing food and shelter to many species of wildlife, and bringing stability to steep slopes. This high elevation and adaptable tree is deer resistant and can withstand a variety of soils and moisture levels.

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.

Whitebark Pine Quick Facts

Carpathian English Walnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 5a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: 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
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: black sea walnut, common walnut, persian walnut