Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs very little water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
-
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euryops pectinatus
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Euryops
American Chestnut
In Hindi
Euryops
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Euryops
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Euryops
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
Euryops
Castanea dentata
In Greek
Euryops
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Euryops
castanea americana
In Polish
Euryops
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Euryops
English castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Euryops and American Chestnut
Season and care of Euryops and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Euryops and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Euryops is Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Euryops and American Chestnut Physical Information
Euryops and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Euryops and American Chestnut are as follows:
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Euryops and American Chestnut
Care of Euryops and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.