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About Pinkroot and Nannyberry

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

-
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush

Number of Varieties

12
0 40000
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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-82-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm370.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

25.40 cm240.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

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Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green
Red, Purple

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
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Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering
Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate
Average Water

In Winter

Average Water
Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica
VIBURNUM lentago

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Nannyberry

In Hindi

pinkroot
Nannyberry

In German

Spigelia
Nannyberry

In French

Spigelia
alisier

In Spanish

Spigelia
Nannyberry

In Greek

Spigelia
Nannyberry

In Portuguese

Spigelia
Nannyberry

In Polish

Spigelia
Nannyberry

In Latin

Spigelia
Nannyberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales
Dipsacales

Family

Loganiceae
Caprifoliaceae

Genus

Spigelia
Viburnum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

6050
1 27800
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Properties of Pinkroot and Nannyberry

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Nannyberry? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Nannyberry. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Nannyberry doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Nannyberry has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pinkroot and Nannyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Pinkroot and Nannyberry

Season and care of Pinkroot and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pinkroot and Nannyberry Physical Information

Pinkroot and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Nannyberry are as follows:

  • Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow

  • Pinkroot leaf color: Green

  • Nannyberry flower color: White

  • Nannyberry leaf color: Green

Care of Pinkroot and Nannyberry

Care of Pinkroot and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.