Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chestnut Blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CASTANEA dentata
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
American Chestnut
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
गोभी
In German
Amerikanische Kastanie
Kohl
In French
Châtaignier d'Amérique
chou
In Spanish
Castanea dentata
repollo
In Greek
american καστανιάς
λάχανο
In Portuguese
castanea americana
repolho
In Polish
Kasztan amerykański
kapusta
In Latin
English castaneis
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Fagaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Castanea
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of American Chestnut and Cabbage
Season and care of American Chestnut and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about American Chestnut and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
American Chestnut and Cabbage Physical Information
American Chestnut and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of American Chestnut and Cabbage are as follows:
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of American Chestnut and Cabbage
Care of American Chestnut and Cabbage 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 Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.