Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
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
Less fertilizing
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Celery
American Chestnut
In Hindi
अजवायन
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Sellerie
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Céleri
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
Apio
Castanea dentata
In Greek
Σέλινο
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Aipo
castanea americana
In Polish
Seler
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
apium
English castaneis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celery and American Chestnut
Season and care of Celery and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and American Chestnut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery and American Chestnut Physical Information
Celery and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Celery and American Chestnut are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Celery and American Chestnut
Care of Celery and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots 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 Celery 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.