Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
China
Habitat
coastal environs
Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
ACER griseum
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Paperbark Maple
In Hindi
Pitanga
paperbark maple
In German
Pitanga
paperbark Ahorn
In French
Pitanga
érable paperbark
In Spanish
Pitanga
arce paperbark
In Greek
Pitanga
Paperbark σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Pitanga
de bordo paperbark
In Polish
Pitanga
klon paperbark
In Latin
Pitanga
paperbark acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pitanga and Paperbark Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Paperbark Maple? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Paperbark Maple. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Paperbark Maple
Season and care of Pitanga and Paperbark Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Paperbark Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Paperbark Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Paperbark Maple Physical Information
Pitanga and Paperbark Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Paperbark Maple are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
- Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Paperbark Maple
Care of Pitanga and Paperbark Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.