Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Nannyberry
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Nannyberry
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Nannyberry
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
alisier
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Nannyberry
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Nannyberry
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Nannyberry
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Scrophulariales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Malabar nut
Season and care of Nannyberry and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and Malabar nut Physical Information
Nannyberry and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Nannyberry and Malabar nut are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nannyberry and Malabar nut
Care of Nannyberry and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.