Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Asia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, 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, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Stem Cutting
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
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
Clay, 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 all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Diaphoretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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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
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
In Hindi
Tabebuia
wingnut
In German
Tabebuia
wingnut
In French
Tabebuia
wingnut
In Spanish
Tabebuia
wingnut
In Greek
Tabebuia
wingnut
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
wingnut
In Polish
Tabebuia
Wingnut
In Latin
Tabebuia
wingnut
Family
Bignoniaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Pterocarya
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Wingnut
Season and care of Tabebuia and Wingnut is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Wingnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Wingnut season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Wingnut Physical Information
Tabebuia and Wingnut physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Wingnut are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
- Wingnut leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Wingnut
Care of Tabebuia and Wingnut 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 Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.