Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Eastern Asia, China, Japan
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Heronswood Globe , Kreukenberg Dwarf
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
shaded moist road banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Copper, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Bacterial leaf spot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
CERCIDIPHYLLUM japonicum
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Katsura Tree
In Hindi
प्याज
Cercidiphyllum
In German
Zwiebel
Kuchenbäume
In French
Oignon
Cercidiphyllum
In Spanish
Cebolla
Cercidiphyllum
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Cercidiphyllum
In Portuguese
Cebola
Cercidiphyllum
In Polish
Cebula
Grujecznik
In Latin
cepa
Cercidiphyllum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Hamamelidales
Family
Liliaceae
Cercidiphyllaceae
Genus
Allium
Cercidiphyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Katsura Tree
Season and care of White Onion and Katsura Tree is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Katsura Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Katsura Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Katsura Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Katsura Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
White Onion and Katsura Tree Physical Information
White Onion and Katsura Tree physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Katsura Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Katsura Tree are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Katsura Tree flower color: Red and Green
- Katsura Tree leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Bronze
Care of White Onion and Katsura Tree
Care of White Onion and Katsura Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Katsura Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Katsura Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.