Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
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
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Tropical regions
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
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
Leaves, Rhizomes
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALPINIA zerumbet
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Shell Ginger
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Shell Ginger
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Shell Ginger
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Shell Ginger
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Shell jengibre
nogal negro
In Greek
Shell Τζίντζερ
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Shell Ginger
nogueira preta
In Polish
Shell Imbir
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Crusta Ginger
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Juglandales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Alpinieae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Alpinioideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Shell Ginger and Black Walnut
Season and care of Shell Ginger and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Shell Ginger and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Shell Ginger and Black Walnut Physical Information
Shell Ginger and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Shell Ginger and Black Walnut are as follows:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Shell Ginger and Black Walnut
Care of Shell Ginger and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Shell Ginger 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.