Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Herbs, Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
All sorts of environments
  
Semi desert, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12 - 9
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
  
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
  
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
  
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Common Name
Arbutus
  
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
  
In Hindi
सदाबहार
  
अडुळसा, अडुसा
  
In German
Erdbeerbaum
  
Indisches Lungenkraut
  
In French
arbousier
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Spanish
Arbitus
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Greek
κουμαριά
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Portuguese
árbuto
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Polish
mącznik
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Latin
arbutus
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Acanthaceae
  
Genus
Arbutus
  
Justicia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Justicieae
  
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
  
Acanthoideae
  
Season and Care of Arbutus and Malabar nut
Season and care of Arbutus and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arbutus and Malabar nut Physical Information
Arbutus and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Arbutus and Malabar nut are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arbutus and Malabar nut
Care of Arbutus and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.