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