Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
Needs very little water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Mango
American Chestnut
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Mango Baum
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Manguier
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Castanea dentata
In Greek
Mango Tree
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Mangueira
castanea americana
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Mango ligno
English castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mango Tree and American Chestnut
Season and care of Mango Tree and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Mango Tree and American Chestnut Physical Information
Mango Tree and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and American Chestnut are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Mango Tree and American Chestnut
Care of Mango Tree and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.