Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diabetes, Diarrhea
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
THEOBROMA cacao
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
Nannyberry
In Hindi
कोको संयंत्र
Nannyberry
In German
Kakaopflanze
Nannyberry
In French
usine de cacao
alisier
In Spanish
planta del cacao
Nannyberry
In Greek
φυτό του κακάο
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
planta do cacau
Nannyberry
In Polish
Kakao roślin
Nannyberry
In Latin
Cocos herba
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Dipsacales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Theobromeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Byttneroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocoa Plant and Nannyberry
Season and care of Cocoa Plant and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cocoa Plant and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocoa Plant and Nannyberry Physical Information
Cocoa Plant and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cocoa Plant and Nannyberry are as follows:
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Cocoa Plant and Nannyberry
Care of Cocoa Plant and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.