Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Castanea pumila
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Hillside, Ridges
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chartreuse
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Treating fever
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CASTANEA pumila
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Chinquapin
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
बौना शाहबलूत
Tilaka
In German
Zwergkastanien
Tilapia
In French
châtaignier nain
Tilapia
In Spanish
el castaño enano
tilapia
In Greek
νάνος καστανιάς
tilaka
In Portuguese
νάνος καστανιάς
tilaka
In Polish
krasnolud kasztan
tilakiem
In Latin
P. castaneis
tilaka
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chinquapin and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Chinquapin and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Chinquapin and Tilaka. Chinquapin doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Chinquapin does not have fragrant flowers. Chinquapin has allergic reactions like and Tilaka has allergic reactions like . 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 Chinquapin and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinquapin and Tilaka
Season and care of Chinquapin and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Chinquapin and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinquapin season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinquapin is Clay, Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Chinquapin is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinquapin and Tilaka Physical Information
Chinquapin and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chinquapin and Tilaka are as follows:
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinquapin and Tilaka
Care of Chinquapin and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.