We saw this tree on a recent trip near the office and decided to take some video. It didn't have any nuts yet to help us with our identification, but it sure looked like a Butternut (White Walnut) or Juglans cinerea. That said, this specimen is not as wide as many others that we see... and it could be a Black Walnut (Juglans nigra).

These make a great ornamental shade tree. However, some people do complain about the nuts being a nuisance under foot and for the lawn mower and others find them deliciously tasty. This particular tree seems to have half the leaves that other nearby Butternut trees had, leading us to believe it was a bit stressed. Many other trees have significant stress from our harsh winter.

Within a 5 minute drive of this tree, we are aware of a 60 year old walnut tree which has escaped our identification but might be a Manchurian Walnut or a Butternut. We also know of at least 6 other Juglans or Walnut trees growing in that 5 minute or so drive from our office type radius. Although they can be quite slow growing, many find them to be rewarding and attractive. We agree.

We know of walnut trees growing in Calgary, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Winnipeg, Regina, and Saskatoon. So, all across the prairies it is possible to grow these large shady nut trees. However, they may not be as tall as they would be in their native range or as fast growing and productive.

For our Butternut Seedlings (Prairie Seed Source):
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For our Black Walnut Seedlings (Prairie Seed Source):
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For our Manchurian Walnut Seedlings:
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