Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
South America
Types
Juglans nigra
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, 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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Black Walnut
Peppertree
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Peppertree
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Peppertree
In French
Noir noyer
Peppertree
In Spanish
nogal negro
peppertree
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
Peppertree
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Peppertree
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Peppertree
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Peppertree
Season and care of Black Walnut and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Peppertree Physical Information
Black Walnut and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Peppertree are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Black Walnut and Peppertree
Care of Black Walnut and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.