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
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Black Walnut
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
japanische Blaubeere
In French
Noir noyer
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
nogal negro
arándanos japonés
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
blueberry japonês
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Japoński borówki
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Juglandales
Oxalidales
Family
Juglandaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Genus
Juglans
Elaeocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Black Walnut and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Walnut and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Black Walnut and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Black Walnut and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Black Walnut and Japanese Blueberry 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 Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.