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
Australia
Types
Juglans nigra
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Black Walnut
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Mulga
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Mulga
In French
Noir noyer
Mulga
In Spanish
nogal negro
Mulga
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
mulga
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Mulga
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Mulga
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Fabales
Family
Juglandaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Black Walnut and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Black Walnut and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Black Walnut and Mulga Tree
Care of Black Walnut and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.