Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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, Sand
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
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
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
Esperanza
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Esperanza
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Esperanza
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Esperanza
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Esperanza
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Esperanza
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Esperanza
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Esperanza and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Esperanza and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Esperanza and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Esperanza and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Esperanza and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.