Trumpet Tree

Boxelder

About Trumpet Tree and Boxelder

Trumpet Tree

Boxelder

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa

Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo

Number of Varieties

303

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Habitat

Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-152-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

8-3

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm2,438.40 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm1,524.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Gold

Red, Yellow green, Dark Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Ivory

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Trumpet

Broadly Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Aphids, Birds, Squirrels

Allergy

Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive

Antidote, Antiemetic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CECROPIA obtusifolia

ACER negundo

Common Name

Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree

Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder

In Hindi

तुरही ट्री

Boxelder tree

In German

Trompete Baum

Boxelder Baum

In French

Trompette Arbre

arbre boxelder

In Spanish

Árbol de trompeta

árbol boxelder

In Greek

τρομπέτα Tree

κουφοξυλιά δέντρο

In Portuguese

Árvore de trombeta

árvore Boxelder

In Polish

Trąbka Drzewo

Boxelder drzewo

In Latin

Tuba ligno

Boxelder ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Sapindales

Family

Cecropiaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Cecropia

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Cecropia obtusifolia

Number of Species

3015

1 27800

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Properties of Trumpet Tree and Boxelder

Wondering what are the properties of Trumpet Tree and Boxelder? We provide you with everything About Trumpet Tree and Boxelder. Trumpet Tree doesn't have thorns and Boxelder doesn't have thorns. Also Trumpet Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Trumpet Tree has allergic reactions like and Boxelder has allergic reactions like . 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 Boxelder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Boxelder

Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Trumpet Tree and Boxelder Physical Information

Trumpet Tree and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Boxelder are as follows:

Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Trumpet Tree and Boxelder

Care of Trumpet Tree and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.