Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
California
Types
-
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
coastal environs
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires large amount of water
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
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Pitanga
Giant Sequoia
In German
Pitanga
Giant Sequoia
In French
Pitanga
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Pitanga
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Pitanga
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Pitanga
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Pitanga
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Eugenia
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Tribe
Myrteae
Senecioneae
Properties of Pitanga and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Giant Sequoia. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Giant Sequoia doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Pitanga and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Giant Sequoia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Pitanga and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pitanga and Giant Sequoia
Care of Pitanga and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.