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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
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
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Black Walnut
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Noir noyer
mandrake américain
In Spanish
nogal negro
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
mandrake americano
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Ranunculales
Family
Juglandaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Juglans
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Mayapple
Season and care of Black Walnut and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Walnut and Mayapple Physical Information
Black Walnut and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Mayapple are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Black Walnut and Mayapple
Care of Black Walnut and Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.