La Réfriche Nursery
Butternut (Juglans cinerea) - Zone 3b
Butternut (Juglans cinerea) - Zone 3b
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To be planted in well-drained soil in full sun with a recommended spacing of 10m between each tree!
* Note that the life expectancy of these trees is greatly compromised by the disease and the planting should be done primarily for a collective conservation effort. *
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Biotope
Biotope
It adapts to many types of soil, provided it is well drained. Full sun and deep soil are necessary for growth and fruit production. It is ideal for windbreaks, permaculture orchards or woodlands. The tree casts only partial shade under its leaves.
Wood
Wood
Its hard, rot-resistant wood has many uses. It is sought after in cabinetmaking for luxury furniture, pianos and sculptures. We recommend 6-10m spacing for log harvesting and 15m spacing for veneer production. Annual pruning is required to establish a good bole. In the case of close plantings, successive thinning is necessary to maintain good growth.
Size and shape
Size and shape
The tree can reach heights of 10 to 25 m and widths of 10 to 15 m without competition.
Pollination
Pollination
Self-sterile. Ideal fruiting is achieved by planting at least two trees of different cultivars. Butternut nuts are tasty and have a unique flavor. It is necessary to extract their husk, dry them and use a nutcracker to extract the flesh.
Source
Source
Seeds from the Outaouais region. The mother trees were selected for their hardiness to our region and the gustatory quality of their nuts.
