Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Sourwood
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
Sourwood
Allamanda
In German
Sourwood
Allamanda
In French
Sourwood
Allamanda
In Spanish
Sourwood
Allamanda
In Greek
Sourwood
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Allamanda
In Polish
Sourwood
Allamanda
In Latin
Sourwood
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Ericaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Oxydendrum
Allamanda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Sourwood and Allamanda
Wondering what are the properties of Sourwood and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Sourwood and Allamanda. Sourwood doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Sourwood does not have fragrant flowers. Sourwood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Allamanda has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sourwood and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sourwood and Allamanda
Season and care of Sourwood and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sourwood and Allamanda Physical Information
Sourwood and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Allamanda are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sourwood and Allamanda
Care of Sourwood and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.