Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Habitat
Valley, wooded grassland
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELTOPHORUM africanum
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Black Wattle Tree
तुरही ट्री
In German
Schwarz Akazie Baum
Trompete Baum
In French
Noir Arbre Wattle
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Negro del árbol del zarzo
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore da acácia negra
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Czarne Drzewo akacji
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Niger Wattle ligno
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Fabaceae
Cecropiaceae
Genus
Peltophorum
Cecropia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Season and Care of Black Wattle and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Black Wattle and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Wattle and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Wattle season is Spring and Summer and Trumpet Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Wattle and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Black Wattle and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Wattle and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Wattle and Trumpet Tree
Care of Black Wattle and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.