Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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 Asia, Australia
Types
Juglans nigra
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
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
-
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Clay, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, 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
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Black Walnut
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Paperbark tree
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Paperbark tree
In French
Noir noyer
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
nogal negro
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Myrtales
Family
Juglandaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Black Walnut and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Black Walnut and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Walnut and Paperbark Tree
Care of Black Walnut and Paperbark 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 Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.