Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
Juneberry
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Felsenbirnen
In French
arbre de papillon
Amélanchier
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Amelanchier
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
Juneberry
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Amelanchier
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Bauhinia
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Juneberry
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Juneberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Tree and Juneberry Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Juneberry are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Juneberry
Care of Butterfly Tree and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.