Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Sourwood
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Sourwood
Astilbe
In German
Sourwood
Prachtspieren
In French
Sourwood
Astilbe
In Spanish
Sourwood
Astilbe
In Greek
Sourwood
astilbe
In Portuguese
Sourwood
astilbe
In Polish
Sourwood
astilbe
In Latin
Sourwood
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Properties of Sourwood and Astilbe
Wondering what are the properties of Sourwood and Astilbe? We provide you with everything About Sourwood and Astilbe. Sourwood doesn't have thorns and Astilbe doesn't have thorns. Also Sourwood does not have fragrant flowers. Sourwood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Astilbe has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Sourwood and Astilbe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sourwood and Astilbe
Season and care of Sourwood and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Sourwood and Astilbe Physical Information
Sourwood and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Astilbe are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Sourwood and Astilbe
Care of Sourwood and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.