Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Black walnut
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Severe allergen
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
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
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUGLANS regia
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
English Walnut
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Englisch Walnut
Kapok baum
In French
Anglais Noyer
Fromager
In Spanish
Inglés nuez
Ceiba
In Greek
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Inglês Walnut
Mafumeira
In Polish
orzech włoski
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Nucis anglicus
Ceiba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Walnut and Kapok
Season and care of English Walnut and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about English Walnut and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kapok season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
English Walnut and Kapok Physical Information
English Walnut and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of English Walnut and Kapok are as follows:
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of English Walnut and Kapok
Care of English Walnut and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.
