Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Pectoral
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Blue Berry Tree
candelabra primrose
In German
Blue Berry Baum
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Bleu Berry Tree
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Árbol de la baya azul
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Árvore Berry Azul
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Berry lignum blue
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Symplocos
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Blue Berry and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Blue Berry and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Berry and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Berry is Loam and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Blue Berry and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Blue Berry and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Berry and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Blue Berry flower color: White
Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Berry and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Blue Berry and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.