Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Persea americana
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
एवोकाडो
Tabebuia
In German
Avocado
Tabebuia
In French
Avocat
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Aguacate
Tabebuia
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Abacate
Tabebuia
In Polish
Awokado
Tabebuia
In Latin
Avocado
Tabebuia
Family
Lauraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Avocado and Tabebuia
Season and care of Avocado and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Avocado and Tabebuia Physical Information
Avocado and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Tabebuia are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Avocado and Tabebuia
Care of Avocado and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.