Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
coastal environs
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
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
Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblong
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week
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
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Scale Insects, Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for flooring, cabinet making
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
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
Pitanga
मैगनोलिया
In German
Pitanga
Umbrella Tree
In French
Pitanga
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
Pitanga
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
Pitanga
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
Pitanga
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
Pitanga
O lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Magnoliales
Family
Myrtaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
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Magnolioideae
Properties of Pitanga and Umbrella Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Umbrella Tree? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Umbrella Tree. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Umbrella Tree 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 Umbrella Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Pitanga and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Umbrella Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Pitanga and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Pitanga and Umbrella Tree
Care of Pitanga and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.