Butternut (Juglans cinerea)

Butternut (Juglans cinerea) – From Certified Parent Tree

Premium native trees, grown from certified parent stock for superior performance and resilience.

Product Overview

Our Butternut trees (Juglans cinerea) are grown from certified parent trees ensuring high-quality genetics, improved resistance to disease, and consistent nut production. These are ideal for conservation planting, native food forests, or rewilding projects.

• Species: Juglans cinerea (Butternut)
• Grown from: Certified parent tree stock
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–7
• Mature Height: 40–60 ft
• Current Size: ~3 feet tall in 1-gallon containers
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils

❗️ A Tree in Trouble: Why Butternuts Are Endangered

The Butternut is a native North American tree currently in serious decline due to a devastating fungal disease called Butternut Canker. Once common in eastern forests, wild populations have dropped sharply.

Conservation Status:

• Listed as Endangered or Threatened in many U.S. states and Canadian provinces
• At risk of functional extinction in the wild without human intervention

How You Can Help:
By planting Butternuts grown from certified, disease-tolerant parent trees, you’re actively contributing to the restoration of this irreplaceable species.

Why Certified Parent Trees Matter

Certified parent trees are carefully selected for:

✅ High nut yield and quality
✅ Resistance to Butternut Canker
✅ Strong, uniform growth habit
✅ Proven adaptability to North American climates

This results in healthier, longer-living trees with better long-term value.

Product Details

• Container Size: 1-gallon pot
• Tree Height at Shipping: ~3 feet
• Root Type: Well-established container-grown roots
• Planting Season: Best planted in spring or fall

Planting & Care

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball
• Plant at soil line, water thoroughly after planting
• Space trees 30–50 ft apart
• Mulch well to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Prune in late winter for structure if needed

Ideal For

• Wildlife habitat and food plots
• Nut orchards and edible landscapes
• Native tree restoration and conservation
• Sustainable agroforestry or permaculture systems

Price

$55.00 per tree

Shipping & Availability

• Trees shipped in 1-gallon pots
• Available for summer and  fall and shipping.
• Local pickup available by appointment
• Shipping available to most of Canada

Bring Back the Butternut

Support biodiversity and native forest restoration by planting true Butternut trees from known, healthy parent stock. These are not hybrids or substitutes—just the real thing, grown with care and purpose.

1 Gallon Pots