Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Amur Silvergrass
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
Amur Silvergrass
In German
Trompete Baum
Amur Schilf
In French
Trompette Arbre
Amur silvergrass
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
Amur silvergrass
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
Amur Silvergrass
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Amur Silvergrass
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
Amur Silvergrass
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Amur Silvergrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cecropia
Miscanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass
Wondering what are the properties of Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass? We provide you with everything About Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass. Trumpet Tree doesn't have thorns and Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns. Also Trumpet Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Trumpet Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Silvergrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Amur Silvergrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
- Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass
Care of Trumpet Tree and Amur Silvergrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.