Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
  
South America, Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
  
Dry areas, Forest edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune central stem, 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, fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, Wood
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
  
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
  
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
  
Common Name
China Doll
  
Guayacán, Tabebuia
  
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
  
Tabebuia
  
In German
Zimmeresche
  
Tabebuia
  
In French
china doll
  
Tabebuia
  
In Spanish
china doll
  
Tabebuia
  
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
  
Tabebuia
  
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
  
Tabebuia
  
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
  
Tabebuia
  
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
  
Tabebuia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Radermachera
  
Tabebuia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Tecomeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of China Doll and Tabebuia
Season and care of China Doll and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Tabebuia Physical Information
China Doll and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Tabebuia are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of China Doll and Tabebuia
Care of China Doll and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll 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.