Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
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
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
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
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
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 for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Black Walnut
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Süße Kirsche
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Cerise sucrée
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
nogal negro
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
nogueira preta
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Rosaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Walnut
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Black Walnut Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Black Walnut are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Walnut
Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches 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 Sweet Cherry 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.