Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
China, Korea
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
All sorts of environments, Fertile bottom land, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Aristate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
antimicrobial, Gastrointestinal disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
PRUNUS mume
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Japanese Apricot
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
जापानी खुबानी
In German
rosa Ipe
japanische Aprikose
In French
rose Ipe
abricot japonais
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
albaricoque japonés
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Ιαπωνικά Βερίκοκο
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Apricot japonês
In Polish
różowy Ipe
japońska morela
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Persicum Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Japanese Apricot
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Japanese Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Japanese Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Japanese Apricot season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Apricot is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Apricot is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Japanese Apricot Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Japanese Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Apricot height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Japanese Apricot are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Japanese Apricot flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Japanese Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Japanese Apricot
Care of Pink Ipe and Japanese Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Japanese Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.