Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
South America, Brazil
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Dry Forest
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
12-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brownish Red
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
digitate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Partial 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
Tabebuia
In German
Holz Bambus
Tabebuia
In French
bois Bambou
Tabebuia
In Spanish
bambú
Tabebuia
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
Tabebuia
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
Tabebuia
Family
Poaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Tabebuia
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Timber Bamboo and Tabebuia Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Tabebuia are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Timber Bamboo and Tabebuia
Care of Timber Bamboo and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done and 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. In summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.