Trumpet Tree

Crapemyrtle

About Trumpet Tree and Crapemyrtle

Trumpet Tree

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

3050

0 40000

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Habitat

Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

10-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Gold

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Ivory

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Trumpet

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

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

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

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

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CECROPIA obtusifolia

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

तुरही ट्री

क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Trompete Baum

Crapemyrtle

In French

Trompette Arbre

Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

Árbol de trompeta

Crapemyrtle

In Greek

τρομπέτα Tree

Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

Árvore de trombeta

Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Trąbka Drzewo

Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Tuba ligno

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Myrtales

Family

Cecropiaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Cecropia

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Cecropia obtusifolia

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

3050

1 27800

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Properties of Trumpet Tree and Crapemyrtle

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

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Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Crapemyrtle

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

Trumpet Tree and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Trumpet Tree and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Trumpet Tree and Crapemyrtle

Care of Trumpet Tree and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.