Ceanothus

Nannyberry

About Ceanothus and Nannyberry

Ceanothus

Nannyberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush

Number of Varieties

502

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Habitat

Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas

Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-82-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-7

8-1

Sunset Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm370.00 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Hot Pink

Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Red, Purple

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion

Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice

Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Ceanothus

Nannyberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Dipsacales

Family

Rhamnaceae

Caprifoliaceae

Genus

Ceanothus

Viburnum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7050

1 27800

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Properties of Ceanothus and Nannyberry

Wondering what are the properties of Ceanothus and Nannyberry? We provide you with everything About Ceanothus and Nannyberry. Ceanothus doesn't have thorns and Nannyberry doesn't have thorns. Also Ceanothus does not have fragrant flowers. Ceanothus has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Nannyberry has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Ceanothus and Nannyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ceanothus and Nannyberry

Season and care of Ceanothus and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Nannyberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Ceanothus and Nannyberry Physical Information

Ceanothus and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Nannyberry are as follows:

Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green

Care of Ceanothus and Nannyberry

Care of Ceanothus and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.