Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Slopes, Stony hillsides
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUMEX scutatus
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
French Sorrel
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Schild-Ampfer
Blue Berry Baum
In French
French Sorrel
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
French Sorrel
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
French Sorrel
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
French Sorrel
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Szczaw tarczolistny
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
French Sorrel
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ebenales
Family
Polygonaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of French Sorrel and Blue Berry
Season and care of French Sorrel and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about French Sorrel and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Sorrel season is Summer and Fall and Blue Berry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
French Sorrel and Blue Berry Physical Information
French Sorrel and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of French Sorrel and Blue Berry are as follows:
French Sorrel flower color: Green
French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of French Sorrel and Blue Berry
Care of French Sorrel and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer French Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.