Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Pastures
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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 leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Nematodes, White peach scale
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Syzygium aromaticum
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Clove
Arbutus
In German
Nelke
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Clou de girofle
arbousier
In Greek
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
dente de alho
árbuto
In Latin
Castanea
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Musaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Syzygieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Clove and Arbutus
Season and care of Clove and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Clove and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clove season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Clove is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Clove and Arbutus Physical Information
Clove and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Clove and Arbutus are as follows:
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Clove leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Clove and Arbutus
Care of Clove and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clove pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.