Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender 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
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Juglans nigra
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
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
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Black Walnut
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
Tree Mallow
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Baum Mallow
In French
Noir noyer
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
nogal negro
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
Mallow
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Malvales
Family
Juglandaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Black Walnut and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Black Walnut and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Black Walnut and Tree Mallow
Care of Black Walnut and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.