Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Black walnut
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Severe allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUGLANS regia
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
English Walnut
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Englisch Walnut
Osage Orange
In French
Anglais Noyer
Osage orange
In Spanish
Inglés nuez
Osage naranja
In Greek
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Inglês Walnut
Osage laranja
In Polish
orzech włoski
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Nucis anglicus
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of English Walnut and Osage Orange
Season and care of English Walnut and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about English Walnut and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Walnut and Osage Orange Physical Information
English Walnut and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of English Walnut and Osage Orange are as follows:
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of English Walnut and Osage Orange
Care of English Walnut and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.