Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy
Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
तुरही ट्री
In German
Ornamental Rhabarber
Trompete Baum
In French
rhubarbe ornementale
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Ornamental de ruibarbo
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
ornamental ruibarbo
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
ozdobne Rabarbar
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
decentius Rhubarb
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cecropia obtusifolia
Season and Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Rhubarb and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Rhubarb and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Ornamental Rhubarb and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Rhubarb and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Trumpet Tree
Care of Ornamental Rhubarb and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.