Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
Astilbe
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Prachtspieren
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Astilbe
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Astilbe
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
astilbe
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
astilbe
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
astilbe
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Juglandales
Family
Saxifragaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory
Wondering what are the properties of Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory. Astilbe doesn't have thorns and Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns. Also Astilbe does not have fragrant flowers. Astilbe has allergic reactions like Not Available and Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Care of Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Astilbe and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.