Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Juglans cinerea
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Squirrels
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Gastric, Pollen
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUGLANS cinerea
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Butternut
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Butternut Tree
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Butternut Baum
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
noyer cendré
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
árbol de nogal
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Butternut Δέντρο
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Árvore Butternut
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
butternut Drzewo
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Butternut ligno
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rosales
Family
Juglandaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Butternut Tree and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Butternut Tree and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Tree and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Tree and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Butternut Tree and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Tree and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Butternut Tree and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Butternut Tree and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butternut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.