Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
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
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
White Dogwood
In German
Trompete Baum
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Trompette Arbre
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Cornus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cecropiaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
Not Available
Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and White Dogwood
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and White Dogwood Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and White Dogwood are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and White Dogwood
Care of Trumpet Tree and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.