Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
Esperanza
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Esperanza
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Esperanza
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
Esperanza
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
Esperanza
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Esperanza
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
Esperanza
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Esperanza and Blue Berry
Season and care of Esperanza and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Esperanza and Blue Berry Physical Information
Esperanza and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Blue Berry are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Esperanza and Blue Berry
Care of Esperanza and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.