Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
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Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Red
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
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
Red Elderberry
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Rote Holunder
In French
arbre de papillon
Red sureau
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Red Elderberry
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Gloria ligno
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Red Elderberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Red Elderberry
Care of Butterfly Tree and Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.