University Of Alberta Quad Butternut
Butternut (Juglans cinerea)
Butternut
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This is a large Butternut located on the west side of the Quad at the UofA North Campus. Even though it is growing in a shaded area, this tree is thriving and has a very healthy canopy. This tree has been identified as a butternut due to its common leaflet number (15-17), the presence of a strong terminal leaflet, hairy petiole, and smoother light grey bark. This tree was previousily believed to be a Black Walnut.
- Species
- Butternut
- Scientific name
- Juglans cinerea
- Area
- Alberta
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This is a large Butternut located on the west side of the Quad at the UofA North Campus. Even though it is growing in a shaded area, this tree is thriving and has a very healthy canopy. This tree has been identified as a butternut due to its common leaflet number (15-17), the presence of a strong terminal leaflet, hairy petiole, and smoother light grey bark. This tree was previousily believed to be a Black Walnut.
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