Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Gastric, Pollen
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUGLANS cinerea
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Butternut
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Butternut Tree
pinkroot
In German
Butternut Baum
Spigelia
In French
noyer cendré
Spigelia
In Spanish
árbol de nogal
Spigelia
In Greek
Butternut Δέντρο
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Árvore Butternut
Spigelia
In Polish
butternut Drzewo
Spigelia
In Latin
Butternut ligno
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Gentianales
Family
Juglandaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Butternut Tree and Pinkroot
Season and care of Butternut Tree and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Tree and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Tree and Pinkroot Physical Information
Butternut Tree and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Butternut Tree and Pinkroot are as follows:
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Tree and Pinkroot
Care of Butternut Tree and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.