Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
South America, Brazil
  
China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Availablle
  
Habitat
coastal environs
  
Open Forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
  
Canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
  
DAVIDIA
  
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
  
Davidia
  
In Hindi
Pitanga
  
Davidia
  
In German
Pitanga
  
Davidia
  
In French
Pitanga
  
Davidia
  
In Spanish
Pitanga
  
Davidia
  
In Greek
Pitanga
  
Davidia
  
In Portuguese
Pitanga
  
Davidia
  
In Polish
Pitanga
  
Davidia
  
In Latin
Pitanga
  
Davidia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Myrtaceae
  
Nyssaceae
  
Genus
Eugenia
  
Davidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Myrteae
  
Astereae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Davidioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pitanga and Davidia
Season and care of Pitanga and Davidia is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Davidia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Davidia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Davidia is Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Davidia Physical Information
Pitanga and Davidia physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Davidia are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Davidia flower color: White
- Davidia leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Davidia
Care of Pitanga and Davidia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.