Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
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, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting
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 less watering, Water occasionally
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
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Incense Cedar
In French
Tabebuia
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Tabebuia
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Tabebuia
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Tabebuia
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Tabebuia
incensum Cedar
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tabebuia and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Tabebuia and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Tabebuia and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Incense Cedar
Care of Tabebuia and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.