Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Juglans nigra
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Black Walnut
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Silver bells
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Silver bells
In French
Noir noyer
Silver bells
In Spanish
nogal negro
Silver bells
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
Silver bells
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Silver bells
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Silver bells
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Ebenales
Family
Juglandaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Silver Bells
Season and care of Black Walnut and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Black Walnut and Silver Bells Physical Information
Black Walnut and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Silver Bells are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Black Walnut and Silver Bells
Care of Black Walnut and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.