Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Japan
  
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
  
not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
A3, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Ivory
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Crimson, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Red, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
  
Acuminate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Slow
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
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
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Drought, Pollution
  
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
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
  
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
  
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
  
Japanese Burberry
  
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
  
crimson pygmy
  
In German
Trompete Baum
  
crimson pygmy
  
In French
Trompette Arbre
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Latin
Tuba ligno
  
crimson pygmy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Cecropiaceae
  
Berberidaceae
  
Genus
Cecropia
  
Berberis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Trumpet Tree and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Trumpet Tree and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.