Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Gold
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
China Doll
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Zimmeresche
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
china doll
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
china doll
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Peltophorum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of China Doll and Black Wattle
Season and care of China Doll and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Black Wattle Physical Information
China Doll and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Black Wattle are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of China Doll and Black Wattle
Care of China Doll and Black Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.