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
Types
Juglans nigra
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Black Walnut
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Quaking Aspen
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Zitterpappel
In French
Noir noyer
tremble
In Spanish
nogal negro
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Malpighiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Saliceae
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Black Walnut and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Walnut and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Black Walnut and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Walnut and Quaking Aspen
Care of Black Walnut and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.