Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China
South America, Brazil
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
-
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Wintersweet
Tabebuia
In German
Wintersweet
Tabebuia
In French
Wintersweet
Tabebuia
In Spanish
wintersweet
Tabebuia
In Greek
Wintersweet
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
wintersweet
Tabebuia
In Polish
Wintersweet
Tabebuia
In Latin
Wintersweet
Tabebuia
Family
Calycanthaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Tabebuia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Tabebuia
Season and care of Wintersweet and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintersweet and Tabebuia Physical Information
Wintersweet and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Tabebuia are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wintersweet and Tabebuia
Care of Wintersweet and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.