Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
American Chestnut
In Hindi
Bilimbi
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
bilimbi
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
bilimbi
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
bilimbi
Castanea dentata
In Greek
bilimbi
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
bilimbi
castanea americana
In Polish
bilimbi
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
English castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and American Chestnut
Season and care of Bilimbi and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and American Chestnut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and American Chestnut Physical Information
Bilimbi and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and American Chestnut are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and American Chestnut
Care of Bilimbi and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.