Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Ivory
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
Bānsa
In German
Trompete Baum
Bambus
In French
Trompette Arbre
Bambou
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
Bambú
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
bambu
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
Bambus
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Bamboo
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and Bamboo Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Bamboo are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Bamboo
Care of Trumpet Tree and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.