Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Secondary
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced organic fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Scale Insects, Snails
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for flooring, cabinet making
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
मैगनोलिया
Bilimbi
In German
Umbrella Tree
bilimbi
In French
Umbrella Tree
bilimbi
In Spanish
Árbol de paraguas
bilimbi
In Greek
Umbrella Tree
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Árvore de guarda-chuva
bilimbi
In Polish
Umbrella Tree
bilimbi
In Latin
O lignum
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Oxalidales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
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Season and Care of Umbrella Tree and Bilimbi
Season and care of Umbrella Tree and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Tree and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Umbrella Tree and Bilimbi Physical Information
Umbrella Tree and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Tree and Bilimbi are as follows:
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Umbrella Tree and Bilimbi
Care of Umbrella Tree and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.