Stark® Bountiful™ Butternut Tree
Description
About the Stark® Bountiful™ Butternut Tree
Also called white walnut
The Stark® Bountiful™ Butternut Tree is a standout American heirloom prized for its exceptional productivity, mild flavor, and ease of use. This true American butternut (Juglans cinerea) was discovered as a chance seedling in Missouri and selected for its ability to produce large clusters of easy-to-shell nuts, often five or more per cluster.
Unlike many traditional butternuts, the nuts of Stark® Bountiful™ separate easily from the hull, making harvest and processing far simpler. The sweet, mild-flavored kernels are excellent for fresh eating, baking, and cooking, and are especially popular for homemade breads and desserts.
This grafted, self-pollinating tree begins bearing surprisingly early—often within 2–3 years—and continues to deliver reliable harvests year after year. It also shows excellent winter hardiness and has demonstrated resistance to common butternut issues such as witches’-broom disease and walnut anthracnose.
Maturing at 40–50 feet tall, Stark® Bountiful™ is well suited for home orchards, larger landscapes, and nut growers looking for a productive, low-maintenance native tree. Harvest typically occurs from late August through late September.
Introduced by Stark Bro’s in 1982, this exclusive variety remains one of the most dependable and rewarding butternuts available today.
Survival Guaranteed!
Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Green, Yellow |
| Distance To Pollinator | 75 - 250' |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 7 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late August To September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Buttery, Sweet |
| Texture | Tender Kernel |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 4 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow walnut trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.