Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs very little water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
-
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ASTERISCUS maritimus 'Gold Coin'
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Asteriscus, Gold Coin Mediterranean Beach Daisy, Mediterranean Beach Daisy
American Chestnut
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Hortensie
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Hortensia
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
Hortensia
Castanea dentata
In Greek
υδραγεία
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
castanea americana
In Polish
Hortensja
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Hibiscus
English castaneis
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Asteriscus and American Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Asteriscus and American Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Asteriscus and American Chestnut. Asteriscus doesn't have thorns and American Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Asteriscus does not have fragrant flowers. Asteriscus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and American Chestnut has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Asteriscus and American Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asteriscus and American Chestnut
Season and care of Asteriscus and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Asteriscus and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asteriscus season is Summer and American Chestnut season is Summer. The type of soil for Asteriscus is Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Asteriscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Asteriscus and American Chestnut Physical Information
Asteriscus and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Asteriscus height is 15.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Asteriscus and American Chestnut are as follows:
Asteriscus flower color: Yellow
Asteriscus leaf color: Gray Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Asteriscus and American Chestnut
Care of Asteriscus and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asteriscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Asteriscus needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.