Bluebeard

Arbutus

About Bluebeard and Arbutus

Bluebeard

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

Types

Number of Varieties

3012

0 40000

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Habitat

Well Drained

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue Violet

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Rhomboid

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering, Water Deeply

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Foundation, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYOPTERIS incana

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

bluebeard you shu

Arbutus

In Hindi

Bluebeard

सदाबहार

In German

Blaubart

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Bluebeard

arbousier

In Spanish

Barba Azul

Arbitus

In Greek

Κυανοπώγωνα

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Barba Azul

árbuto

In Polish

Sinobrody

mącznik

In Latin

Bluebeard

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Streptophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Order

Lamiales

Ericales

Family

Verbenaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Caryopteris

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Bluebeard and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Bluebeard and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Bluebeard and Arbutus. Bluebeard doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Bluebeard does not have fragrant flowers. Bluebeard has allergic reactions like and Arbutus has allergic reactions like . 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 Bluebeard and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bluebeard and Arbutus

Season and care of Bluebeard and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Bluebeard and Arbutus Physical Information

Bluebeard and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Arbutus are as follows:

Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Bluebeard and Arbutus

Care of Bluebeard and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.