Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Europe, Russia
Types
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Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Littoral rainforest, Near Estuaries
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Orange Red, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Frost, Pollution, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce water once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Pollution, Salt
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin rash
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUPANIOPSIS anacardioides
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Tuckeroo, Green leaved tamarind
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Carrotwood ट्री
Blackwort
In German
Carrotwood Baum
Blackwort
In French
Carrotwood Arbre
Blackwort
In Spanish
Árbol carrotwood
Blackwort
In Greek
Carrotwood Δέντρο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Árvore Carrotwood
Blackwort
In Polish
Carrotwood Drzewo
Blackwort
In Latin
Carrotwood ligno
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Sapindaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cupaniopsis
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Carrotwood Tree and Comfrey
Season and care of Carrotwood Tree and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Carrotwood Tree and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carrotwood Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carrotwood Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carrotwood Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Carrotwood Tree and Comfrey Physical Information
Carrotwood Tree and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Carrotwood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Carrotwood Tree and Comfrey are as follows:
Carrotwood Tree flower color: White
Carrotwood Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Carrotwood Tree and Comfrey
Care of Carrotwood Tree and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carrotwood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carrotwood Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.