Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
bees
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
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
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Saururus cernuus
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Saururus cernuus
Noir noyer
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
nogal negro
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
nogueira preta
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Juglandales
Family
Saururaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Black Walnut
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Saururus cernuus and Black Walnut Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Black Walnut are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Black Walnut
Care of Saururus cernuus and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus pruning is done 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 Saururus cernuus 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.