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
Asia
Types
Juglans nigra
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Black Walnut
green hosta
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
green hosta
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Funkie
In French
Noir noyer
plantain lily
In Spanish
nogal negro
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
lírio banana
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
babki lilia
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
plantago lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Liliales
Family
Juglandaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Green Hosta
Season and care of Black Walnut and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Green Hosta Physical Information
Black Walnut and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Green Hosta are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Black Walnut and Green Hosta
Care of Black Walnut and Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.