Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, China
Western United States
Types
Bead tree
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
-
In Summer
Ample Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MELIA azedarach
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
Common Name
Chinaberry Tree
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
In Hindi
Chinaberry ट्री
Hydrangea
In German
Chinaberry -Baum
Hortensie
In French
Chinaberry Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Chinaberry Arbre
Hortensia
In Greek
chinaberry Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
azederaque
Hortênsia
In Polish
azederaque
Hortensja
In Latin
Chinaberry ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Meliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Season and Care of Chinaberry Tree and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Season and care of Chinaberry Tree and Arrowleaf Balsamroot is important to know. While considering everything about Chinaberry Tree and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinaberry Tree and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Physical Information
Chinaberry Tree and Arrowleaf Balsamroot physical information is very important for comparison. Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chinaberry Tree and Arrowleaf Balsamroot are as follows:
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Arrowleaf Balsamroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Arrowleaf Balsamroot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.