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Identification Clues:
The butternut is a medium to small tree. The
bark is silvery-white when older and ash gray when younger. Its bark also
has shallow furrows. The leaves are alternate and pinnately compound. The
leaves have a more yellow green color than other nut trees. The flower
of the butternut is a slender, yellow-green, drooping catkin. The fruit
of this tree is the nut, which is tan brown and shaped like a football.
Distribution:
The butternut us native to Eastern United
States, except in the southern portion.
Highlights:
This tree is used often in cabinet work and
is a source for human and animal food. The hulls are used for dyes. |
