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
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Juglans nigra
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs high amount of water
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
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
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
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Black Walnut
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Noir noyer
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
nogal negro
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Apiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Black Walnut and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Black Walnut and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Walnut and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Black Walnut and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.