Life Span
Annual and Biennials
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Caribbean
  
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
  
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
  
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Needs very little water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
  
Chestnut Blight
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Bees, Birds, Deers
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
  
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
  
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Sap, Wood
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
CASTANEA dentata
  
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
American Chestnut
  
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
  
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
  
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Amerikanische Kastanie
  
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Châtaignier d'Amérique
  
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Castanea dentata
  
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
  
american καστανιάς
  
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
  
castanea americana
  
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Kasztan amerykański
  
In Latin
Hedysarum
  
English castaneis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Capparis
  
Castanea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and American Chestnut
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and American Chestnut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and American Chestnut Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and American Chestnut are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and American Chestnut
Care of Brunfelsia americana and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.