Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Red, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Squirrels
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Castanea sativa
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Sweet Chestnut, Chestnut
Arbutus
In Hindi
शाहबलूत का फल
सदाबहार
In German
Esskastanie
Erdbeerbaum
In French
châtaignier
arbousier
In Spanish
Castaña dulce
Arbitus
In Greek
Sweet Chestnut
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Castanheiro
árbuto
In Polish
słodki Chestnut
mącznik
In Latin
Dulce Chestnut
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Aceraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Chestnut and Arbutus
Season and care of Sweet Chestnut and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Chestnut and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Chestnut and Arbutus Physical Information
Sweet Chestnut and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Chestnut height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Chestnut and Arbutus are as follows:
Sweet Chestnut flower color: Red and Purple
Sweet Chestnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Arbutus
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Chestnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.