Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Korea
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chartreuse
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Nutrients
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
CASTANEA mollissima
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Chinese Chestnut
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
चीनी अखरोट
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
chinesische Kastanie
Nickende Distel
In French
châtaignier chinois
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Castaño chino
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Κινέζικο κάστανο
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
castanha chinesa
musk Thistle
In Polish
Kasztan chiński
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Chinese Chestnut
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Chestnut and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Chinese Chestnut and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Chestnut and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Chestnut and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Chinese Chestnut and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Chestnut and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Chestnut and Musk Thistle
Care of Chinese Chestnut and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.