Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
South America, Brazil
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
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Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Pitanga
In German
Tabebuia
Pitanga
In French
Tabebuia
Pitanga
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Pitanga
In Greek
Tabebuia
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Pitanga
In Polish
Tabebuia
Pitanga
In Latin
Tabebuia
Pitanga
Family
Bignoniaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Pitanga
Season and care of Tabebuia and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Pitanga season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Pitanga Physical Information
Tabebuia and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Pitanga are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Tabebuia and Pitanga
Care of Tabebuia and Pitanga 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 Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.