Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Cold climate
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Esperanza
जंगली बेर
In German
Esperanza
wild Plum
In French
Esperanza
wild Plum
In Spanish
Esperanza
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
Esperanza
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Wild Plum
In Polish
Esperanza
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Esperanza
Wild Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Wild Plum
Season and care of Esperanza and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Wild Plum Physical Information
Esperanza and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Wild Plum are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Esperanza and Wild Plum
Care of Esperanza and Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.