Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering
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
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Spanish
Esperanza
guacamayo
In Portuguese
Esperanza
arara
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Esperanza and Macaw
Season and care of Esperanza and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Macaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Esperanza and Macaw Physical Information
Esperanza and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Macaw are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Esperanza and Macaw
Care of Esperanza and Macaw 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 Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.