Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Wild Plum
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Astilbe
In German
wild Plum
Prachtspieren
In French
wild Plum
Astilbe
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Astilbe
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
astilbe
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
astilbe
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
astilbe
In Latin
Wild Plum
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Astilbe
Season and care of Wild Plum and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Astilbe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Plum and Astilbe Physical Information
Wild Plum and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Astilbe are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Plum and Astilbe
Care of Wild Plum and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum 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.