Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
China
Habitat
coastal environs
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
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
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
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Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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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 German
Pitanga
Davidia
In French
Pitanga
Davidia
In Spanish
Pitanga
Davidia
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Davidia
In Polish
Pitanga
Davidia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pitanga and Davidia
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Davidia? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Davidia. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Davidia doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Davidia has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pitanga and Davidia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.