Nuts

Growing nuts provides an important part of a homegrown diet. Unfortunately Manitoba's cold climate reduces the variety of nuts that will produce reliably. While we grow plenty of fruit and vegetables, it is hard to grow plants that provide as much protein and fats that nuts offer us. Nuts also provide an extra level of resiliency as they are in a completely different family than fruit trees and therefore have different pests and diseases.

Black Walnut

black walnut

Height: 45 ft Spread: 30 ft


The black walnut is a large, attractive tree with an open crown. It produces edible nuts with high nutritional value. Black walnut provides a valuable source of timber as well and are planted as a long term investment or retirement plan. Produces a substance that may harm certain nearby plants in its area, so either plant it apart from other plants or find plants that tolerate juglone, such as black raspberry.


2 Gal - $ 35.00


Butternut

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Height: 40 -60 ft Spread: 40 ft

 

Looks similar to a black walnut tree. Valued for its delicious nuts, excellent wood, and shade properties. The trees are vigorous and live for some 75 years.







1 Gal - $ 25.00


American Hazelnut

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Height: 8 ft Spread: 8 ft


American Hazelnut is a disease resistant, and long-lived nut tree. It is a great choice for a shrub border for wide, open spaces where it will be allowed to spread. The edible nuts mature from September to October and are usually roasted or eaten fresh. Although this produces better nuts than the beaked hazelnut, it is not as hardy. Either find a suitable sheltered site or plant beaked hazelnuts instead.



1 Gal - $ 25.00

2 Gal - $ 35.00