Buartnut, Bixby walnut, Butterjap
Juglans x bisbyi

Family: Juglandaceae

What it is like

A tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 20 m tall.

There are about 30 Juglans species. All species bear edible nuts. It is a hybrid of garden origin between Juglans cinerea and Juglans ailanthifolia cordiformis

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is best in moist soil and needs a sunny position. It suits USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

Britain, Europe, Sweden

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nuts, nuts - oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Juglans cinerea x Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis Also put as Juglans x bixbyi