Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
Esperanza
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Esperanza
Douglasfichte
In French
Esperanza
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
Esperanza
abeto Douglas
In Greek
Esperanza
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Esperanza
daglezji
In Latin
Esperanza
Douglas abies
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Esperanza and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Esperanza and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Esperanza and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Esperanza and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Esperanza and Douglas Fir
Care of Esperanza and Douglas Fir 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 Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.