Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
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
Calocedrus decurrens
Juglans nigra
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
No fertilizers needed
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
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
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Zeder
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Encens Cedar
Noir noyer
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
nogal negro
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
nogueira preta
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Juglandales
Family
Cupressaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Black Walnut
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Black Walnut Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Black Walnut are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Black Walnut
Care of Incense Cedar and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.