Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Dark Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Needs a lot of water initially
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Poisonous when unripe
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Dried seeds, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
KIGELIA africana
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Sausage Tree
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Sausage Tree
In German
Tabebuia
Sausage Tree
In French
Tabebuia
saucisse Arbre
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Árbol de salchicha
In Greek
Tabebuia
λουκάνικο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Árvore de salsicha
In Polish
Tabebuia
kiełbasa Drzewo
In Latin
Tabebuia
farciminis ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Kaempferia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Tabebuia and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Sausage Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Tabebuia and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
- Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tabebuia and Sausage Tree
Care of Tabebuia and Sausage 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 Sausage Tree pruning is done 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 Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.