Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Sourwood
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Sourwood
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Sourwood
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Sourwood
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Sourwood
Castaño chino
In Greek
Sourwood
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Sourwood
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Sourwood
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Sourwood
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Oxydendrum
Castanea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sourwood and Chinese Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Sourwood and Chinese Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Sourwood and Chinese Chestnut. Sourwood doesn't have thorns and Chinese Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Sourwood does not have fragrant flowers. Sourwood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sourwood and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Sourwood and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Sourwood and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Sourwood and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sourwood and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Sourwood and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.