Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
Butterfly tree
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Butterfly Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Bristlecone Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Bristlecone Pine has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough and Butterfly Tree has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough. 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 Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.