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Ohio Buckeye vs Butternut (White Walnut)

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Ohio Buckeye
Butternut (White Walnut)

Ohio Buckeye is a medium sized deciduous tree. If you are looking for a shade tree, Ohio Buckeye's dense canopy of unique leaves can provide it.

Named after its fruit, an inedible nut enclosed in a prickly husk, Ohio Buckeye also features green-yellow flowers and long, broad leaves that turn brilliant red in the fall.

Slow growing, but an extremely attractive tree. Find out what experienced horticulturalists already know: this tree is a gem.

A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than 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.

Ohio Buckeye Quick Facts

Butternut (White Walnut) Quick Facts

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Zone: 2b
Zone: 2b
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (27 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: reddish-orange or yellow
Nuts: spiny nut
Nuts: brown shell, edible
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none



Toxicity: nuts are toxic to humans and cattle

Other Names: american buckeye, fetid buckeye
Other Names: demon walnut, oilnut, white walnut