Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
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
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
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
Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Nannyberry
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Nannyberry
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Nannyberry
Kakaopflanze
In French
alisier
usine de cacao
In Spanish
Nannyberry
planta del cacao
In Greek
Nannyberry
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
planta do cacau
In Polish
Nannyberry
Kakao roślin
In Latin
Nannyberry
Cocos herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Malvales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Theobromeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Byttneroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Nannyberry and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Nannyberry and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Nannyberry and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Nannyberry and Cocoa Plant
Care of Nannyberry and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.