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
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
No Beauty Benefits
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Black Walnut
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Lignum Vitae
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Lignum Vitae
In French
Noir noyer
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
nogal negro
Palo santo
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
pau-santo
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Black Walnut and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Black Walnut and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Black Walnut and Lignum Vitae
Care of Black Walnut and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.