Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
-
Habitat
coastal environs
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Hot Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Wild lilac
In Hindi
Pitanga
Ceanothus
In German
Pitanga
Ceanothus
In French
Pitanga
Ceanothus
In Spanish
Pitanga
Ceanothus
In Greek
Pitanga
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Ceanothus
In Polish
Pitanga
Ceanothus
In Latin
Pitanga
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pitanga and Ceanothus
Season and care of Pitanga and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Ceanothus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Ceanothus Physical Information
Pitanga and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Ceanothus are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Ceanothus
Care of Pitanga and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ceanothus pruning is done 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.