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Butternut (White Walnut)

Juglans cinerea

Noyer cendré

Status:

Susceptible

  • This is an endangered slow-growing native tree, which needs sun.

  • It does not have a long lifespan, and it is often attacked by a fungus. Also, animals like chewing on the young saplings.

  • The barrel-shaped nuts are edible. The nut rinds may be used to dye cloth.

  • The leaves have 11-17 leaflets, and the bark is light grey.

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Photo Credit: Robert Mineau, Jardin botanique de Montréal

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