Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
Hydrangea
In German
amerikanische persimmon
Hortensie
In French
Diospyros virginiana
Hortensia
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
Hortensia
In Greek
American λωτός
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
Hortênsia
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
Hortensja
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
Hibiscus
Family
Ebenaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of American persimmon and Common Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of American persimmon and Common Comfrey? We provide you with everything About American persimmon and Common Comfrey. American persimmon doesn't have thorns and Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also American persimmon does not have fragrant flowers. American persimmon has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis and Inflammation and Common Comfrey has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis and Inflammation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American persimmon and Common Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American persimmon and Common Comfrey
Season and care of American persimmon and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
American persimmon and Common Comfrey Physical Information
American persimmon and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Common Comfrey are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of American persimmon and Common Comfrey
Care of American persimmon and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.