Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
China, Korea
Types
-
Castanea mollissima
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
YUCCA brevifolia
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Joshua Tree
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Joshua Tree
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Joshua Tree
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Árbol de Joshua
Castaño chino
In Greek
Joshua Tree
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Joshua Tree
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Joshua Tree
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Joshua ligno
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Agavaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Joshua Tree and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Joshua Tree and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Joshua Tree and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Joshua Tree and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Joshua Tree and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Joshua Tree and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Joshua Tree and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Joshua Tree and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Joshua Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.