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    Black walnut: An American Treasure

    By Sheereen Othman | June 7, 2016

    Juglans nigra Native to the eastern United States, the Black walnut is one of the most sought after nut trees in the world. With a gleaming dark wood, edible nuts, longevity—living up to 200 years— and fragrant leaves, this tree is one of the country’s most prized possessions and economic products. Black walnut wood is popular for its rich color, strength and durability. In addition to the tree’s handsome wood qualities, the Black walnut produces edible nuts for wildlife and…

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    The Butternut Tree

    (Juglans cinerea) A cousin to the black walnut, and sometimes called the white walnut, the butternut tree is a North American native, especially popular in the eastern United States. Butternuts, as the name implies,…

    By Sheereen Othman | November 3, 2015