Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Castaño chino
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Hedysarum
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Solanaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Chinese Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Chinese Chestnut has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.