Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,828.80 cm
  
23
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Ivory
  
Dark Blue, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
  
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
  
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Mild Allergen, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Used in parkland, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
  
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
  
NYSSA sylvatica
  
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
  
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
  
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
  
Black Tupelo Tree
  
In German
Trompete Baum
  
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
  
In French
Trompette Arbre
  
Noir Arbre Tupelo
  
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
  
Árbol negro Tupelo
  
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
  
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
  
Árvore Tupelo Preto
  
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
  
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
  
In Latin
Tuba ligno
  
Niger Tupelo ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Cecropiaceae
  
Nyssaceae
  
Genus
Cecropia
  
Nyssa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Bombini
  
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
  
Nyssoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Trumpet Tree and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Black Tupelo
Care of Trumpet Tree and Black Tupelo 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 Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.