Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
No Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Average Water Needs
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Formal Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ASTER ericoides
Malus Barbara Ann
Common Name
Heath Aster
Barbara Ann Crabapple, Crabapple, Flowering Crabapple
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Crabapple
In German
Hortensie
Crabapple
In French
Hortensia
Crabapple
In Spanish
Hortensia
manzano silvestre
In Greek
υδραγεία
Crabapple
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Crabapple
In Polish
Hortensja
jabłoń
In Latin
Hibiscus
Crabapple
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Heath Aster and Crabapple
Wondering what are the properties of Heath Aster and Crabapple? We provide you with everything About Heath Aster and Crabapple. Heath Aster doesn't have thorns and Crabapple doesn't have thorns. Also Heath Aster does not have fragrant flowers. Heath Aster has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Crabapple has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Heath Aster and Crabapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Heath Aster and Crabapple
Season and care of Heath Aster and Crabapple is important to know. While considering everything about Heath Aster and Crabapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heath Aster season is Summer and Fall and Crabapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heath Aster is Loam, Sand and for Crabapple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heath Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Crabapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Heath Aster and Crabapple Physical Information
Heath Aster and Crabapple physical information is very important for comparison. Heath Aster height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crabapple height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Heath Aster and Crabapple are as follows:
Care of Heath Aster and Crabapple
Care of Heath Aster and Crabapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heath Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crabapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heath Aster needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crabapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.