Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Grapefruit
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
चकोतरा
In German
Trompete Baum
Grapefruit
In French
Trompette Arbre
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
Pomelo
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Toranja
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
grejpfrut
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Not Available
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Grapefruit
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and Grapefruit Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Grapefruit are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Grapefruit
Care of Trumpet Tree and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.