Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Cornus controversa
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
rosa Ipe
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
rose Ipe
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
różowy Ipe
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Pink Ipe
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ipe and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Pink Ipe and Wedding Cake Tree 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 Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.