Butternut (Juglans cinerea) can be found in the south east United States and into

The tree itself grows quite tall sometimes reaching one hundred feet tall and 3 feet in diameter.

In general butternut has a white or light brown sapwood with brown or chestnut heartwood.

Butternut is easy to work with and takes a finish well.

Commonly used for:

• Lumber
• Furniture
• mill work

Butternut is also known as:

• White Walnut
• Oil Bean Nut
• Walnut

Toxicity:

Butternut is not known to have any toxic characteristics.