Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
China, Japan
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
ARDISIA japonica
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Japanese Ardisia
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Japanese Ardisia
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Japanese Ardisia
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Ardisia japonica
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Japanese Ardisia
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Japanese Ardisia
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Japanese Ardisia
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Japanese Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Ardisia
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Ardisia Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Ardisia are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Ardisia
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.