Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
America, Europe
India, China
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Bead tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
not available
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Verbena
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
verbena
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Eisenkraut
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
verveine
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
Verbena
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
λουίζα
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
verbena
azederaque
In Polish
werbena
azederaque
In Latin
Grindelia
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Verbena and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Verbena and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Chinaberry Tree season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Verbena and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Verbena and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Verbena and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Verbena and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.