Butternut (White) Walnut Tree – A Rare Nut Tree with Rich, Sweet Flavor & Premium Lumber! 🌳🌰

The Butternut Walnut Tree (Juglans cinerea), also known as the White Walnut, is a rare and valuable nut tree native to North America. Historically prized by Native Americans and early settlers, the butternut tree produces deliciously rich and buttery-flavored nuts while also offering high-quality wood for furniture and crafts. This long-lived tree is an excellent choice for those looking to grow a unique nut tree with exceptional culinary and ecological value.

🌿 USDA Growing Zones & Chill Hours

Thrives in USDA Zones 3-9, making it an excellent choice for northern climates.
Requires approximately 1,000-1,500 chill hours for optimal nut production.

🌸 Pollination & Fruit Production

Pollination Type: Butternut trees are monoecious but require cross-pollination for best yields.
Best Pollinators: Plant at least two butternut trees or pair with black walnut trees for increased nut production.
Produces oblong, light brown nuts with a rough, ridged shell.
Nut harvest season occurs in late September through October.

🌳 How to Plant & Grow a Butternut Walnut Tree

📍 Best Planting Location

Full Sun: Requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for healthy growth.
Well-Draining Soil: Prefers deep, rich loamy or sandy soil with good drainage.
Spacing: Plant trees 50-75 feet apart to allow for proper canopy development.
Avoid Juglone-Sensitive Plants: Butternut trees produce juglone, which can inhibit the growth of certain plants like tomatoes and potatoes.

🌱 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

Prepare the Soil: Clear the area and enrich the soil with compost for added nutrients.
Dig a Hole: Twice as wide as the root ball and deep enough to accommodate the roots.
Position the Tree: Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the root flare is level with the soil surface.
Backfill & Water: Fill the hole with soil, tamp gently, and water deeply.
Mulch: Apply Weed Pro Weed Mats or organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Protection: Use a Max Growth Tree Shelter to safeguard the young tree from environmental stress.

🌿 Ongoing Care & Maintenance

💧 Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first year. Once established, the tree is moderately drought-tolerant.
✂️ Pruning: Prune in late winter to remove weak branches and encourage healthy growth.
🌱 Fertilizing: Use Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs to promote strong root and canopy development.
🛡️ Protection: Apply Max Growth Tree Shelters to prevent damage from wildlife and harsh weather.

🌰 Butternut Walnut Nut Ripening Time, Taste & Uses

Ripens in late fall, typically around October.
Sweet, buttery flavor with a mild, creamy texture.
High in healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants.
Perfect for snacking, baking, making nut butter, and butternut-infused desserts.

🥧 Delicious Butternut Walnut Recipes

1. Butternut Walnut Pie 🥧

1 cup ground butternuts
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions: Mix ingredients, pour into pie crust, and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

2. Butternut Maple Cookies 🍪

2 cups flour
1 cup chopped butternuts
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions: Mix, shape into cookies, and bake at 375°F for 12 minutes.

3. Roasted Butternuts 🍯

2 cups butternuts
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions: Toss butternuts in honey and sea salt, roast at 325°F for 20 minutes.

🌿 Essential Products for Maximum Growth

✅ Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Packs – Boosts early tree development.
✅ Soil Moist Transplant Mix – Retains soil moisture for better root establishment.
✅ Max Growth Tree Shelter – Protects young trees from environmental stress.
✅ Weed Pro Weed Mats – Prevents weed competition and improves soil health.

🛒 Why Buy from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC?

✅ Large Selection – Premium nut trees suited for diverse climates.
✅ Highest Quality – Disease-resistant and well-rooted trees.
✅ Fastest Shipping – Quick, secure delivery.
✅ Free One-Year Plantsurance Guarantee – Get store credit if your tree doesn’t thrive.

🌳 Order your Butternut (White) Walnut Tree today from Ty Ty Plant Nursery, LLC and enjoy a lifetime of delicious nuts and valuable hardwood! 🌰🌿🌳

Delivery Time: Nut Trees ordered during their current shipping season (usually December through May) are shipped dormant within ten days of the date of order, weather dependent. The actual delivery time will usually be within four to seven days following the date of shipping by Ty Ty Plant Nursery. Delivery time can not be guaranteed, if a package needs to arrive prior to a specific date please note in the comment section of the order or contact Ty Ty Nursery by telephone during normal business hours.

Pruning Information: Pruning may be required on Walnut trees constituting eight feet or more in size so as to comport with UPS Shipping requirements. For this reason, the Walnut tree(s) you receive may not be the actual height you ordered due to it being pruned up to one third of the total size immediately prior to shipping unless you have made prior arrangements with us to ship the product to you by motor freight. Although you should receive the size ordered if shipped by motor freight, note that shipping by motor freight will likely increase your shipping costs.

Shipping Method: UPS Ground and Motor Freight if the proper arrangements have been made by the customer prior to shipping. Shipping costs do apply on Motor Freight shipments, not covered by any sales promotions.

*1 Year Free Plantsurance Policy is void on any shipment outside of recommended USDA zones, or authorized to ship by the customer during below freezing temperatures.

If plants are listed by gallon size the plant will be removed from container and have the majority of the dirt removed to allow for the best shipping.