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
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Juglans nigra
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, 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 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
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
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Black Walnut
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Noir noyer
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
nogal negro
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Brassicales
Family
Juglandaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Black Walnut and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Black Walnut and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Walnut and Dame's Rocket
Care of Black Walnut and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.