Leatherleaf Viburnum

Comfrey

About Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey

Leatherleaf Viburnum

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

China

Europe, Russia

Types

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

1502

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-86-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Black

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Dark Green

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Light Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Transplanting

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, pollinators

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Toxic

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Farmland, Wild gardens

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

leatherleaf plant

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

Leatherleaf Viburnum

Blackwort

In German

Runzelblättriger Schneeball

Blackwort

In French

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Blackwort

In Spanish

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Blackwort

In Greek

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Blackwort

In Portuguese

Kalina sztywnolistna

Blackwort

In Polish

Kalina sztywnolistna

Blackwort

In Latin

leatherleaf viburnum

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Lamiales

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Viburnum

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

15035

1 27800

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Properties of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey. Leatherleaf Viburnum doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Leatherleaf Viburnum does not have fragrant flowers. Leatherleaf Viburnum has allergic reactions like Toxic and Comfrey has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey

Season and care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey Physical Information

Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey are as follows:

Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey

Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.