Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, 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
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
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
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
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
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Black Walnut
In Hindi
लीची
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Lychee
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Lychee
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Lychee
nogal negro
In Greek
λίτσι
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
lichia
nogueira preta
In Polish
Lychee
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Lychee
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Juglandales
Family
Sapindaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Juglans
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Lychee and Black Walnut
Season and care of Lychee and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Black Walnut Physical Information
Lychee and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Black Walnut are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Lychee and Black Walnut
Care of Lychee and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth 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 Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Black Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.