Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Europe, Asia
Types
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Katsura Tree
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
Cercidiphyllum
Hydrangea
In German
Kuchenbäume
Hortensie
In French
Cercidiphyllum
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cercidiphyllum
Hortensia
In Greek
Cercidiphyllum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cercidiphyllum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Grujecznik
Hortensja
In Latin
Cercidiphyllum
Hibiscus
Family
Cercidiphyllaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Katsura Tree and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Katsura Tree and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Katsura Tree and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Katsura Tree and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Katsura Tree and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Katsura Tree and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Katsura Tree and Common Comfrey
Care of Katsura Tree and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.