Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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
Couma macrocarpa
Juglans nigra
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
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
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
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
Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Black Walnut
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Tiger Tree
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
Tiger Tree
Noir noyer
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
nogal negro
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
nogueira preta
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
tigris lignum
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Juglandales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Black Walnut
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Tree and Black Walnut Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree and Black Walnut are as follows:
Care of Tiger Tree and Black Walnut
Care of Tiger Tree and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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.