Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Habitat
Cold Regions
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Alternate Days
Moderate
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
China Aster
Nannyberry
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Nannyberry
In German
China Aster
Nannyberry
In French
Chine Aster
alisier
In Spanish
aster de China
Nannyberry
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
China Aster
Nannyberry
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Nannyberry
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Viburnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Aster and Nannyberry
Season and care of China Aster and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Nannyberry Physical Information
China Aster and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Nannyberry are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of China Aster and Nannyberry
Care of China Aster and Nannyberry 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 Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.