Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
India, China
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Bead tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Artichoke
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
Artichoke
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Artischocke
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
Artichaut
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
αγκινάρα
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
azederaque
In Polish
Karczoch
azederaque
In Latin
cactus
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Artichoke and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Artichoke and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Artichoke and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Artichoke and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.