Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, 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
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
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
Compost, organic fertlizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
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, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Mousemelon
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Maus Melone
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Mousemelon
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Mousemelon
nogal negro
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
melão rato
nogueira preta
In Polish
mysz melona
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
mouse melon
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Juglandales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Melothrieae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Black Walnut
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Black Walnut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Black Walnut Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 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 Mouse Melon and Black Walnut are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Black Walnut
Care of Mouse Melon and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots 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 Mouse Melon 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.