Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
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Types
Castanea pumila
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Hillside, Ridges
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chartreuse
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Treating fever
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CASTANEA pumila
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Chinquapin
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
बौना शाहबलूत
Zonal Geranium
In German
Zwergkastanien
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
châtaignier nain
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
el castaño enano
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
νάνος καστανιάς
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
νάνος καστανιάς
zonal Geranium
In Polish
krasnolud kasztan
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
P. castaneis
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Chinquapin and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Chinquapin and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Chinquapin and Zonal Geranium. Chinquapin doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Chinquapin does not have fragrant flowers. Chinquapin has allergic reactions like and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinquapin and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Chinquapin and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Chinquapin and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinquapin season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinquapin is Clay, Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinquapin is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinquapin and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Chinquapin and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Chinquapin and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Chinquapin and Zonal Geranium
Care of Chinquapin and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.