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
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Snails
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
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Black Walnut
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
रजत बाबा
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Silver Sage
In French
Noir noyer
Silver Sage
In Spanish
nogal negro
silver Sage
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
silver Sage
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
silver Sage
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Lamiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Juglandeae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Silver Sage
Season and care of Black Walnut and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Silver Sage Physical Information
Black Walnut and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Silver Sage are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Black Walnut and Silver Sage
Care of Black Walnut and Silver Sage 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 Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.