Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ABIES concolor
Common Name
Black Currant
white fir, Colorado white fir
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
White Fir
In German
Carandas
White Fir
In French
karondas
White Fir
In Spanish
karondas
White Fir
In Greek
karondas
White Fir
In Portuguese
karondas
White Fir
In Latin
karondas
abies alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Apocynaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and White Fir
Season and care of Karonda and White Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and White Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for White Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and White Fir Physical Information
Karonda and White Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and White Fir are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Karonda and White Fir
Care of Karonda and White Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.