Life Span
Annual and Biennials
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Caribbean
  
China, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
All sorts of environments, Fertile bottom land, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
  
White, Pink, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Aristate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
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 Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Full Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
  
antimicrobial, Gastrointestinal disorders, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
PRUNUS mume
  
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Japanese Apricot
  
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
  
जापानी खुबानी
  
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
  
japanische Aprikose
  
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
  
abricot japonais
  
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
albaricoque japonés
  
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Ιαπωνικά Βερίκοκο
  
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Apricot japonês
  
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
japońska morela
  
In Latin
Hedysarum
  
Persicum Italica
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Capparis
  
Prunus
  
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 Japanese Apricot
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Japanese Apricot season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Apricot is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Japanese Apricot is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Apricot Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Apricot height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Apricot are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Apricot flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Japanese Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Apricot
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Apricot pruning is done 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 Japanese Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.