Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
Not available
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Katsura Tree
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Cercidiphyllum
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Kuchenbäume
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Cercidiphyllum
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Cercidiphyllum
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Cercidiphyllum
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Cercidiphyllum
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Grujecznik
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Cercidiphyllum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Hamamelidales
Family
Malvaceae
Cercidiphyllaceae
Genus
Alyogyne
Cercidiphyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Katsura Tree
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Katsura Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Katsura Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Katsura Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Katsura Tree Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Katsura Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Katsura Tree are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
- Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Katsura Tree
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Katsura Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.