Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
not available
Black walnut
Habitat
Grassland
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
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
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Economic Purpose, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
JUGLANS regia
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
English Walnut
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Englisch Walnut
In French
vulpin des prés
Anglais Noyer
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
Inglés nuez
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
Inglês Walnut
In Polish
łąka ber
orzech włoski
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
Nucis anglicus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and English Walnut
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and English Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and English Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Walnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Foxtail and English Walnut Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and English Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and English Walnut are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Meadow Foxtail and English Walnut
Care of Meadow Foxtail and English Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.