Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia
India, China
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Bead tree
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
Blackwort
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Blackwort
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
Blackwort
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
Blackwort
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
Blackwort
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Blackwort
azederaque
In Polish
Blackwort
azederaque
In Latin
Blackwort
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Meloideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Comfrey and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Comfrey and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Comfrey and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.