Trumpet Tree

Switchgrass

About Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass

Trumpet Tree

Switchgrass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

North America, Canada, Mexico

Types

Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa

Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum

Number of Varieties

3038

0 40000

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Habitat

Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

Prairies

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Gold

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Trumpet

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

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

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Root Division

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

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

Pruning

Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

✔ ✘

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Wildlife

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root

Leaves

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CECROPIA obtusifolia

PANICUM virgatum

Common Name

Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree

Switchgrass

In Hindi

तुरही ट्री

Switchgrass

In German

Trompete Baum

Switchgrass

In French

Trompette Arbre

switchgrass

In Spanish

Árbol de trompeta

switchgrass

In Greek

τρομπέτα Tree

switchgrass

In Portuguese

Árvore de trombeta

switchgrass

In Polish

Trąbka Drzewo

switchgrass

In Latin

Tuba ligno

switchgrass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Rosales

Cyperales

Family

Cecropiaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Cecropia

Panicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Paniceae

Subfamily

Cecropia obtusifolia

Panicoideae

Number of Species

30450

1 27800

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Properties of Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass

Wondering what are the properties of Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass? We provide you with everything About Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass. Trumpet Tree doesn't have thorns and Switchgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Trumpet Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Trumpet Tree has allergic reactions like and Switchgrass has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass

Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass Physical Information

Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass are as follows:

Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass

Care of Trumpet Tree and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.