Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
it is a type of blueberry
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Applicable
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Crescent-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Japanese Blueberry
Black Currant
In Hindi
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
japanische Blaubeere
Carandas
In French
bleuet japonais
karondas
In Spanish
arándanos japonés
karondas
In Greek
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
karondas
In Portuguese
blueberry japonês
karondas
In Polish
Japoński borówki
karondas
In Latin
Vaccinium Italica
karondas
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Gentianales
Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Elaeocarpus
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Blueberry and Karonda
Season and care of Japanese Blueberry and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blueberry and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Blueberry and Karonda Physical Information
Japanese Blueberry and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Blueberry and Karonda are as follows:
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Karonda
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.