Hardiest of the walnut family, late leafing, producing thick shelled nuts of rich distinctive flavor. Beautiful wood. Seedlings the historic G Bush Butternut Tree were brought from Missouri to Tumwater, WA in a wagon by a free black man named George Bush in 1845. (See our article section for the full story!).
ZONE: 3-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late-season. Self-fertile, but will do better with a pollination partner.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, mildly acidic soils. Prefers moist soils and can tolerate periods of standing water and clay soils, but speedy growth is encouraged in moist loam. Corrective pruning to maintain central leader as necessary. Usually 4-5 large scaffolding branches allowed.
CHILL HOURS: 700-1000 hours below 45F.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 40’-60’
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO MO, KS, IN, MI, NE, MN
