Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chestnut Blight
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
CASTANEA dentata
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
American Chestnut
Artichoke
In Hindi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
Artichoke
In German
Amerikanische Kastanie
Artischocke
In French
Châtaignier d'Amérique
Artichaut
In Spanish
Castanea dentata
Alcachofa
In Greek
american καστανιάς
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
castanea americana
Alcachofra
In Polish
Kasztan amerykański
Karczoch
In Latin
English castaneis
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Chestnut and Artichoke
Season and care of American Chestnut and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about American Chestnut and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
American Chestnut and Artichoke Physical Information
American Chestnut and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of American Chestnut and Artichoke are as follows:
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of American Chestnut and Artichoke
Care of American Chestnut and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.