Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
Central United States, Canada
Types
Juglans nigra
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Black Walnut
Blue Ash
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Blue Ash plant
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Noir noyer
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
nogal negro
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Scrophulariales
Family
Juglandaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Blue Ash
Season and care of Black Walnut and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Blue Ash Physical Information
Black Walnut and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Blue Ash are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Black Walnut and Blue Ash
Care of Black Walnut and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.