Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
India, China
  
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Bead tree
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
Forest margins, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-7
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
  
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
  
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
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
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
MELIA azedarach
  
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
Chinaberry Tree
  
In Hindi
शतावर
  
Chinaberry ट्री
  
In German
Gemüsespargel
  
Chinaberry -Baum
  
In French
Asperge
  
Chinaberry Arbre
  
In Spanish
Asparagus
  
Chinaberry Arbre
  
In Greek
σπαράγγι
  
chinaberry Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Asparagus
  
azederaque
  
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
  
azederaque
  
In Latin
Asparagus
  
Chinaberry ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Meliaceae
  
Genus
Asparagus
  
Melia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Melieae
  
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
  
Meloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Asparagus and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Asparagus and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asparagus and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Asparagus and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Asparagus and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage 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 Asparagus 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.