Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
not available
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Toxic
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Carissa carandas
Common Name
leatherleaf plant
Black Currant
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Viburnum
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
Carandas
In French
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
karondas
In Spanish
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
karondas
In Greek
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
karondas
In Portuguese
Kalina sztywnolistna
karondas
In Polish
Kalina sztywnolistna
karondas
In Latin
leatherleaf viburnum
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Gentianales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Karonda
Season and care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Viburnum and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Karonda Physical Information
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Karonda are as follows:
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Karonda
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.