Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Juglans nigra
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Black Walnut
American Beech
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Noir noyer
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
nogal negro
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
faia americano
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Fagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Walnut and American Beech
Season and care of Black Walnut and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Walnut and American Beech Physical Information
Black Walnut and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and American Beech are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Black Walnut and American Beech
Care of Black Walnut and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.