Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America
India
Types
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Prune in flowering season, 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, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Pectoral
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Cassia fistula
Common Name
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
golden shower tree
In Hindi
Blue Berry Tree
अमलतास
In German
Blue Berry Baum
Röhren-Kassie
In French
Bleu Berry Tree
Cassia fistula
In Spanish
Árbol de la baya azul
Cassia fistula
In Greek
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
Cassia συρίγγιο
In Portuguese
Árvore Berry Azul
Cássia-imperial
In Polish
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
Cassia przetoka
In Latin
Berry lignum blue
cassia fistula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula? We provide you with everything About Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula. Blue Berry doesn't have thorns and Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Berry does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Berry has allergic reactions like Pollen and Cassia Fistula has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula
Season and care of Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Berry is Loam and for Cassia Fistula is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula Physical Information
Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula are as follows:
Blue Berry flower color: White
Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula
Care of Blue Berry and Cassia Fistula 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 Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.