Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
North America, Canada
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
constipation, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
Common Name
Black Currant
Northern White Cedar
Eastern Arborvitae
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
अमेरिकी Arborvitae
In German
Carandas
Lebensbaum
In French
karondas
Amérique Arborvitae
In Spanish
karondas
Americana Arborvitae
In Greek
karondas
αμερικανική Arborvitae
In Portuguese
karondas
Arborvitae americano
In Polish
karondas
Amerykański Tuja
In Latin
karondas
American Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and American Arborvitae
Season and care of Karonda and American Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and American Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for American Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and American Arborvitae Physical Information
Karonda and American Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas American Arborvitae height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and American Arborvitae are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
American Arborvitae flower color: Brown
- American Arborvitae leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and American Arborvitae
Care of Karonda and American Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and American Arborvitae pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
