Desert Broom

Trumpet Tree

About Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree

Desert Broom

Trumpet Tree

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Shrub

Tree

1.3 Origin

Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States

Mexico, Central America, South America

1.4 Types

Not Available

Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA30

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland

Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1010-15

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-8

1.8 Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

H1, H2, 24

1.9 Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

60.00 cm910.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

150.00 cm300.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White

Light Yellow, Gold

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

creamy white

Ivory

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Oblanceolate , Ovate

Trumpet

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Slow

Not Available

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs very little water

Average Water Needs

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity

Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

Not Available

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

5.12 Allergy

Unknown

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering

Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Twigs

Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root

6.2.3 Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

Used for its medicinal properties

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Groundcover

Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BACCHARIS 'Centennial'

CECROPIA obtusifolia

7.2 Common Name

desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood

Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree

7.2.1 In Hindi

desert broom

तुरही ट्री

7.2.2 In German

Wüste Besen

Trompete Baum

7.2.3 In French

desert broom

Trompette Arbre

7.2.4 In Spanish

escoba del desierto

Árbol de trompeta

7.2.5 In Greek

desert broom

τρομπέτα Tree

7.2.6 In Portuguese

vassoura do deserto

Árvore de trombeta

7.2.7 In Polish

desert broom

Trąbka Drzewo

7.2.8 In Latin

desert broom

Tuba ligno

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Asterales

Rosales

8.5 Family

Asteraceae

Cecropiaceae

8.6 Genus

Baccharis

Cecropia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Astereae

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Cecropia obtusifolia

8.10 Number of Species

NA30

1 27800

Properties of Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree? We provide you with everything About Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree. Desert Broom doesn't have thorns and Trumpet Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Desert Broom does not have fragrant flowers. Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Unknown and Trumpet Tree has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree

Season and care of Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree Physical Information

Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree are as follows:

Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree

Care of Desert Broom and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom 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.