Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
Bilimbi
In German
Trompete Baum
bilimbi
In French
Trompette Arbre
bilimbi
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
bilimbi
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
bilimbi
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
bilimbi
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Not Available
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Bilimbi
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and Bilimbi Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Bilimbi are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Bilimbi
Care of Trumpet Tree and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.