Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Trumpet
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Trompete Baum
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Trompette Arbre
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cecropiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
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Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Jacaranda
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and Jacaranda Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Jacaranda are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Jacaranda
Care of Trumpet Tree and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.