Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
it is a type of blueberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
Bilimbi
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
bilimbi
japanische Blaubeere
In French
bilimbi
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
bilimbi
arándanos japonés
In Greek
bilimbi
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
bilimbi
blueberry japonês
In Polish
bilimbi
Japoński borówki
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Oxalidales
Oxalidales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Elaeocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Bilimbi and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Blueberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Bilimbi and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Bilimbi and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Bilimbi and Japanese Blueberry 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 Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.