Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Asia, Europe
Types
it is a type of blueberry
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Applicable
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Crescent-shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Japanese Blueberry
Thyme
In Hindi
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
अजवायन के फूल
In German
japanische Blaubeere
Thymian
In French
bleuet japonais
Thym
In Spanish
arándanos japonés
Tomillo
In Greek
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
blueberry japonês
Tomilho
In Polish
Japoński borówki
Tymianek
In Latin
Vaccinium Italica
Thymum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Not Available
Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Blueberry and Thyme
Season and care of Japanese Blueberry and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blueberry and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Japanese Blueberry and Thyme Physical Information
Japanese Blueberry and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese Blueberry and Thyme are as follows:
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Thyme
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.