Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
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
Arrowhead
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Butterfly tree
In German
cherry Plum
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Prunus
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
cherry Plum
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
Cherry Plum
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Cherry Plum
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Butterfly Tree
Care of Cherry Plum and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.