Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
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 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Sourwood
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
Sourwood
In German
Trompete Baum
Sourwood
In French
Trompette Arbre
Sourwood
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
Sourwood
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Sourwood
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
Sourwood
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Sourwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Cecropia
Oxydendrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Sourwood
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Trumpet Tree and Sourwood Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Sourwood are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Sourwood
Care of Trumpet Tree and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood pruning is done 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.