Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Nannyberry
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Nannyberry
शतावर
In German
Nannyberry
Gemüsespargel
In French
alisier
Asperge
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Asparagus
In Greek
Nannyberry
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Asparagus
In Polish
Nannyberry
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Nannyberry
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Asparagus
Season and care of Nannyberry and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and Asparagus Physical Information
Nannyberry and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Asparagus are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Nannyberry and Asparagus
Care of Nannyberry and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.