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, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Black Walnut
Silver Maple
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Silver Maple
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Silver Maple
In French
Noir noyer
érable argenté
In Spanish
nogal negro
arce plateado
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
plátano de prata
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Silver Maple
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Sapindales
Family
Juglandaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Silver Maple
Season and care of Black Walnut and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Silver Maple Physical Information
Black Walnut and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Silver Maple are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Walnut and Silver Maple
Care of Black Walnut and Silver Maple 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 Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.