Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Mountains, Rocky areas
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red, Blue, Green, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Pink
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch, Rodent
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PISTACIA chinensis
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Chinese Mastic, Chinese Pistachio
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
चीनी पिस्ता
Astilbe
In German
chinesische Pistazie
Prachtspieren
In French
pistache chinois
Astilbe
In Spanish
pistacho chino
Astilbe
In Greek
Κινέζοι Φιστίκι
astilbe
In Portuguese
Pistache chinês
astilbe
In Polish
Chiński Pistacje
astilbe
In Latin
LENTISCUS Chinese
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Pistachio and Astilbe
Season and care of Chinese Pistachio and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Pistachio and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Pistachio season is Summer and Fall and Astilbe season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Pistachio is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Pistachio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Pistachio and Astilbe Physical Information
Chinese Pistachio and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Pistachio height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chinese Pistachio and Astilbe are as follows:
Chinese Pistachio flower color: Red and Green
Chinese Pistachio leaf color: Green and Light Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Pistachio and Astilbe
Care of Chinese Pistachio and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Pistachio pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Chinese Pistachio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.