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
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Black Walnut
Black Currant
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Black Currant
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Black Currant
In French
Noir noyer
groseille noire
In Spanish
nogal negro
negro Grosella
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
groselha-preta
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rosales
Family
Juglandaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Black Currant
Season and care of Black Walnut and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Black Currant Physical Information
Black Walnut and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Black Currant are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Black Walnut and Black Currant
Care of Black Walnut and Black Currant 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 Black Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.