Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Purple
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fungal Diseases, Squirrels
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Castanea sativa
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Sweet Chestnut, Chestnut
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
शाहबलूत का फल
तुरही ट्री
In German
Esskastanie
Trompete Baum
In French
châtaignier
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Castaña dulce
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
Sweet Chestnut
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
Castanheiro
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
słodki Chestnut
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Dulce Chestnut
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cecropia obtusifolia
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Chestnut and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Sweet Chestnut and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Chestnut and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Chestnut and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Sweet Chestnut and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Chestnut height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Chestnut and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Sweet Chestnut flower color: Red and Purple
Sweet Chestnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Trumpet Tree
Care of Sweet Chestnut and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Chestnut 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 Sweet Chestnut 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.