Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Iran, Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not available
Black walnut
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Sky Blue, Indigo
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for 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
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Anemia, Asthma, Cancer, Cough, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
JUGLANS regia
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
English Walnut
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
अंग्रेजी अखरोट
In German
Palo Santo
Englisch Walnut
In French
palo santo
Anglais Noyer
In Spanish
palo santo
Inglés nuez
In Greek
palo santo
Αγγλικά Καρυδιά
In Portuguese
palo santo
Inglês Walnut
In Polish
palo santo
orzech włoski
In Latin
S. Palo
Nucis anglicus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and English Walnut
Season and care of Palo Santo and English Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and English Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and English Walnut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for English Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for English Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Santo and English Walnut Physical Information
Palo Santo and English Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas English Walnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and English Walnut are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
English Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- English Walnut leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Palo Santo and English Walnut
Care of Palo Santo and English Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Walnut pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Walnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.