Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Hills, Moist Soils
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, 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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Trompete Baum
Schwarze Birke
In French
Trompette Arbre
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Not Available
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Black Birch
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Trumpet Tree and Black Birch Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Black Birch are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Black Birch
Care of Trumpet Tree and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.