Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Habitat
coastal environs
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Arbutus
In German
Pitanga
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Pitanga
arbousier
In Spanish
Pitanga
Arbitus
In Greek
Pitanga
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Pitanga
árbuto
In Polish
Pitanga
mącznik
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pitanga and Arbutus
Season and care of Pitanga and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Arbutus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Arbutus Physical Information
Pitanga and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Arbutus are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Arbutus
Care of Pitanga and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.