👉 Butternut is a type of fruit that grows in the Butternut tree, which is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is commonly known as an apple-like fruit with a round, sweet, and crunchy texture. While not a traditional fruit like an apple or pear, butternuts are considered a type of fruit due to their shape, size, and taste. Butternut trees grow in clusters along roadsides, on property boundaries, or in open fields. They can