Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
  
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
  
Chartreuse
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Ivory
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
  
Star Shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
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
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
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
  
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 back the growing tips
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Erosion control
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
  
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
  
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
  
ACER saccharinum
  
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
  
Silver Maple
  
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
  
Silver Maple
  
In German
Trompete Baum
  
Silver Maple
  
In French
Trompette Arbre
  
érable argenté
  
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
  
arce plateado
  
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
  
Silver Maple
  
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
  
plátano de prata
  
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
  
Silver Maple
  
In Latin
Tuba ligno
  
Acer
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Cecropiaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Cecropia
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Acereae
  
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
  
Hippocastanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Silver Maple
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and Silver Maple Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Silver Maple are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Silver Maple
Care of Trumpet Tree and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.