Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America
Types
-
Populus tremuloides
Habitat
coastal environs
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
1-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Pulp
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
POPULUS tremuloides
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Quaking Aspen
In Hindi
Pitanga
Quaking Aspen
In German
Pitanga
Zitterpappel
In French
Pitanga
tremble
In Spanish
Pitanga
Temblor Aspen
In Greek
Pitanga
τρεμώδεις Aspen
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Quaking Aspen
In Polish
Pitanga
Quaking Aspen
In Latin
Pitanga
Tremens Quisque
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pitanga and Quaking Aspen
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Quaking Aspen? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Quaking Aspen. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Quaking Aspen doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Quaking Aspen
Season and care of Pitanga and Quaking Aspen is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Quaking Aspen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Quaking Aspen season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Quaking Aspen Physical Information
Pitanga and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Quaking Aspen are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Quaking Aspen flower color:
- Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Quaking Aspen
Care of Pitanga and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.