Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
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
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Juglans nigra
Number of Varieties
12
10
Habitat
Dry Forest
bottomlands, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
9-3
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brownish Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
digitate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
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
Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
JUGLANS nigra
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Black Walnut
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
काले अखरोट के पेड़
In German
Holz Bambus
Schwarz Walnussbaum
In French
bois Bambou
Noir noyer
In Spanish
bambú
nogal negro
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
Μαύρη καρυδιά
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
nogueira preta
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
Czarny orzech drzewo
In Latin
lignum
Niger walnut tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Juglandinae
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Black Walnut
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Black Walnut is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Black Walnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Timber Bamboo and Black Walnut Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Black Walnut physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 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 Timber Bamboo and Black Walnut are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
- Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Care of Timber Bamboo and Black Walnut
Care of Timber Bamboo and Black Walnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done 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 Timber Bamboo 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.