Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Twigs
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Tabebuia
desert broom
In German
Tabebuia
Wüste Besen
In French
Tabebuia
desert broom
In Spanish
Tabebuia
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Tabebuia
desert broom
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Tabebuia
desert broom
In Latin
Tabebuia
desert broom
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Desert Broom
Season and care of Tabebuia and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Desert Broom Physical Information
Tabebuia and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Desert Broom are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Desert Broom
Care of Tabebuia and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.