Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Western Asia
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
broad, flat
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
मीठी चेरी
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Süße Kirsche
In French
arbre de papillon
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Cereza dulce
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Cereja doce
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Gloria ligno
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Butterfly Tree and Sweet Cherry
Care of Butterfly Tree and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.