Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Not Available
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
leatherleaf plant
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
Leatherleaf Viburnum
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
leatherleaf viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf Viburnum doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Leatherleaf Viburnum has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Leatherleaf Viburnum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Leatherleaf Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.