Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Black Walnut
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
nogal negro
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
nogueira preta
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Black Walnut
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Black Walnut season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Black Walnut Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Black Walnut are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Black Walnut
Care of Bird Cherry and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.