Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Australia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Do not water excessively
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
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Mulga, True Mulga
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Mulga
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Mulga
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Tabebuia and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Tabebuia and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Tabebuia and Mulga Tree
Care of Tabebuia and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.