Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
South America, Brazil
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In German
Lychee
Tabebuia
In French
Lychee
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Lychee
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
lichia
Tabebuia
In Polish
Lychee
Tabebuia
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Sapindaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Tabebuia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lychee and Tabebuia
Season and care of Lychee and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Tabebuia Physical Information
Lychee and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Tabebuia are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lychee and Tabebuia
Care of Lychee and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.