China Aster

Elaeagnus

About China Aster and Elaeagnus

China Aster

Elaeagnus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrub

Origin

China

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Shrub, Ornamental Tree

Number of Varieties

3550

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Habitat

Cold Regions

River side, Riverbanks

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Light Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Borders, Mixed Border

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'

Common Name

China Aster

Oleaster

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

इलेगनस

In German

China Aster

Elaeagnus

In French

Chine Aster

Elaeagnus

In Spanish

aster de China

Elaeagnus

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

Elaeagnus

In Portuguese

China Aster

Elaeagnus

In Polish

Chiny Aster

Elaeagnus

In Latin

Sinis Aster

Elaeagnus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Rosales

Family

Asteraceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Callistephus

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Astereae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1570

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Elaeagnus

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Elaeagnus

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

China Aster and Elaeagnus Physical Information

China Aster and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Elaeagnus are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Elaeagnus flower color:
Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray

Care of China Aster and Elaeagnus

Care of China Aster and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.