Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
China
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
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Cold Regions
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
China Aster
Black Walnut
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
China Aster
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Chine Aster
Noir noyer
In Spanish
aster de China
nogal negro
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
China Aster
nogueira preta
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Juglandales
Family
Asteraceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Juglans
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of China Aster and Black Walnut
Season and care of China Aster and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
China Aster and Black Walnut Physical Information
China Aster and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Black Walnut are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of China Aster and Black Walnut
Care of China Aster and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.