Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
White, Green
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
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
White Dogwood
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Weiß Dogwood
In French
arbre de papillon
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Cornus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and White Dogwood
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and White Dogwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Tree and White Dogwood Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and White Dogwood are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and White Dogwood
Care of Butterfly Tree and White Dogwood 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 White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.