Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
355764

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1272 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355096

Common Names

  • Juglans cinerea
  • Butternut
  • Butternut Tree

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Synonyms

  • Juglans cathartica Michx. [unknown]
  • Juglans oblonga Mill. [unknown]
  • Nux cinerea (L.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Wallia cinerea Alef. [unknown]

Description

Juglans cinerea (also called butternut, among many other common names) is a species of walnut native to North America, in the United States from California east to Colorado and Utah, and south to Arizona and New Mexico. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Juglans cinerea, commonly known as butternut, is a species of walnut tree native to North America. It is used for its edible nuts, which are high in protein, minerals, and vitamins. The wood is also used in furniture making and woodworking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juglans cinerea has yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juglans cinerea is a deciduous tree that is native to North America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the fall or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Juglans cinerea

Juglans cinerea, commonly known as the Butternut tree, is native to North America and can be found in the eastern United States and Canada. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be found in deciduous forests, woodlands, and along streams and rivers.

Juglans cinerea FAQ

What are the soil requirements of Juglans cinerea?

Juglans cinerea prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

What is the growth rate of Juglans cinerea?

Juglans cinerea has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the best climate for Juglans cinerea?

Juglans cinerea prefers a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters.

Species in the Juglandaceae family

Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,

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