Grow Your Own Butternut Tree

The Butternut tree, scientifically known as Juglans cinerea, also called the White Walnut, is a fantastic addition to any garden or landscape. This impressive tree produces drooping clusters of nuts with a buttery, sweet taste, perfect for baking and other culinary uses. Beyond its delicious nuts, the Butternut is also a beautiful shade tree, providing ample coverage during the warmer months.

This variety yields bountiful crops of mild-flavored nuts that are easy to shell and can be enjoyed fresh or incorporated into your favorite baking recipes. The White Walnut prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun. Matures to a height of 40-50 feet, making it an excellent choice for larger properties. It’s also cold-hardy, ensuring it can withstand colder climates.

Key Benefits of Growing a Butternut Tree:

• Edible Nuts: Enjoy fresh, mild-flavored nuts perfect for baking and snacking.
• Shade Tree: Provides ample shade during hot summer months.
• Self-Pollinating: While self-pollinating, planting two trees can increase yield.
• Cold Hardy: Suitable for growing zones 3-9.
• Easy to Grow: Comes with easy grow instructions (via QR code).

The Butternut tree ripens its nuts in late August to late September and typically begins bearing fruit within 2-3 years. For optimal nut production, planting two trees is recommended, even though it’s self-pollinating, to promote cross-pollination and increase yields.

Important Planting Information: Our trees are field-grown and should not be planted in pots. They are shipped in a dormant state (winter sleep – no leaves) and bare root (no planter pot or soil). Please note that we cannot ship to AK, AZ, CA, or HI.

Frequently Asked Questions About Butternut Trees

1. How tall will my Butternut tree get? Mature Butternut trees typically reach a height of 40-50 feet.
2. What type of soil is best for a Butternut tree? Butternut trees prefer well-drained soil for optimal growth and nut production.
3. How much sunlight does a Butternut tree need? These trees thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
4. When will my Butternut tree start producing nuts? You can expect your tree to start bearing fruit within 2-3 years after planting.
5. Is the Butternut tree self-pollinating? Yes, the Butternut tree is self-pollinating, but planting two trees can significantly increase nut yield.