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
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Juglans nigra
Common Hazel, Asian Hazel, Beaked Hazel
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Deciduous forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Micropropagation, Seedlings, Tip Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune in early spring
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anisogramma anomalae, Armillaria mellea, Curculio occidentis, Phyllactinia guttata
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair
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
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Miscellany, Nutrients, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Catkins, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Charcoal, Cosmetics, For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
CORYLUS avellana
Common Name
Black Walnut
European Filbert, Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Hazelnut
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Hazelnut
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Haselnuss
In French
Noir noyer
Noisette
In Spanish
nogal negro
Avellana
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
Φουντούκι
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Avelã
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Orzech laskowy
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Hazelnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Fagales
Family
Juglandaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Coryleae
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Hazelnut
Season and care of Black Walnut and Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hazelnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Hazelnut Physical Information
Black Walnut and Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Hazelnut height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Hazelnut are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Hazelnut flower color: Yellow
- Hazelnut leaf color: Green
Care of Black Walnut and Hazelnut
Care of Black Walnut and Hazelnut 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 Hazelnut pruning is done Prune in early spring. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.