Life Span
Perennial
Annual and 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
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Juglans nigra
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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, 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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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
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Black Walnut
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Incense Cedar
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Zeder
In French
Noir noyer
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
nogal negro
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Juglandales
Pinales
Family
Juglandaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Black Walnut and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Black Walnut and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Walnut and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Black Walnut and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Black Walnut and Incense Cedar
Care of Black Walnut and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.