Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
China, Japan
Types
Not available
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
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
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Buckeye Putzer
japanische Blaubeere
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
arándanos japonés
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
blueberry japonês
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Japoński borówki
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Elaeocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Blueberry 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 Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.