Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
United States, Mexico
Types
Black walnut
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Severe allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
JUGLANS regia
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
English Walnut
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
Boston Ivy
In German
Englisch Walnut
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Anglais Noyer
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Inglés nuez
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Inglês Walnut
Boston Ivy
In Polish
orzech włoski
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Nucis anglicus
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Juglans
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Walnut and Boston Ivy
Season and care of English Walnut and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about English Walnut and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Walnut and Boston Ivy Physical Information
English Walnut and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of English Walnut and Boston Ivy are as follows:
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of English Walnut and Boston Ivy
Care of English Walnut and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.