Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Castanea pumila
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Hillside, Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Headache, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
CASTANEA pumila
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Chinquapin
In Hindi
david ward
बौना शाहबलूत
In German
david ward
Zwergkastanien
In French
david ward
châtaignier nain
In Spanish
david ward
el castaño enano
In Greek
david ward
νάνος καστανιάς
In Portuguese
david ward
νάνος καστανιάς
In Polish
david ward
krasnolud kasztan
In Latin
david ward
P. castaneis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Castanea
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of David Ward and Chinquapin
Season and care of David Ward and Chinquapin is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Chinquapin Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinquapin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Chinquapin is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinquapin is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Chinquapin Physical Information
David Ward and Chinquapin physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Chinquapin are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of David Ward and Chinquapin
Care of David Ward and Chinquapin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.