Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAUHINIA purpurea
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Butterfly tree
Yellow Birch
In German
Schmetterlings- Baum
Yellow Birch
In French
arbre de papillon
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
árbol de la mariposa
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
δέντρο πεταλούδα
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
árvore borboleta
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
drzewo Butterfly
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Gloria ligno
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Tree and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Butterfly Tree and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Tree and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Tree season is Spring and Summer and Yellow Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Butterfly Tree and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Butterfly Tree and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Tree and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Butterfly Tree and Yellow Birch
Care of Butterfly Tree and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.