Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
California
Types
Not Available
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, 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
Requires large amount of 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Wood
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Giant Sequoia
In German
Tabebuia
Giant Sequoia
In French
Tabebuia
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Tabebuia
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Tabebuia
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Tabebuia
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sequoioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia. Tabebuia doesn't have thorns and Giant Sequoia doesn't have thorns. Also Tabebuia does not have fragrant flowers. Tabebuia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Giant Sequoia 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 Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia
Care of Tabebuia and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.