Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory
Dark Salmon, Sienna
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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 up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
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, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Trompete Baum
Brasil Baum
In French
Trompette Arbre
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cecropia
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Brazilwood
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brazilwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and Brazilwood Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Brazilwood are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Brazilwood
Care of Trumpet Tree and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.