Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
तुरही ट्री
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Trompete Baum
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cecropia obtusifolia
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Trumpet Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Trumpet Tree
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.