Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Types
not available
  
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
  
Habitat
Dry areas
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,680.00 cm
  
25
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Magenta, Rose, Violet
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
  
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees
  
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Used to establish native woodland
  
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
  
Diuretic
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
TECOMA stans
  
Common Name
Ant Tree, Long John
  
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
  
In Hindi
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Esperanza
  
In German
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Esperanza
  
In French
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Esperanza
  
In Spanish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Esperanza
  
In Greek
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Esperanza
  
In Portuguese
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Esperanza
  
In Polish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Esperanza
  
In Latin
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
  
Esperanza
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Polygonaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Triplaris
  
Tecoma
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Tecomeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Esperanza
Season and care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Esperanza Physical Information
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Esperanza are as follows:
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Esperanza
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.