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
Western Asia
Types
Juglans nigra
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Black Walnut
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
मीठी चेरी
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Süße Kirsche
In French
Noir noyer
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
nogal negro
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Cereja doce
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rosales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Black Walnut and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Walnut and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Black Walnut and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Black Walnut and Sweet Cherry
Care of Black Walnut and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.