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
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Juglans nigra
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
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, Nesting sites for birds, 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
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Black Walnut
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Butterfly tree
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Noir noyer
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
nogal negro
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Fabales
Family
Juglandaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Black Walnut and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Walnut and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Black Walnut and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Black Walnut and Butterfly Tree
Care of Black Walnut and Butterfly Tree 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 Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.