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
China
Types
Juglans nigra
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Black Walnut
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Hortensie
In French
Noir noyer
Hortensia
In Spanish
nogal negro
Hortensia
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Juglans
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Black Walnut and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Walnut and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Black Walnut and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Black Walnut and Centipede Grass
Care of Black Walnut and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.