Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, 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
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
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
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Black Walnut
In Hindi
Silverberry
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Silverberry
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Silverberry
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Silverberry
nogal negro
In Greek
Silverberry
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Silverberry
nogueira preta
In Polish
Silverberry
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
Silverberry
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Juglandales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Silverberry and Black Walnut
Season and care of Silverberry and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverberry and Black Walnut Physical Information
Silverberry and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 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 Silverberry and Black Walnut are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Black Walnut
Care of Silverberry and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.