White Cedar
Tabebuia heterophylla
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guam, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Palau, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bignoniaceae
- Genus:
- Tabebuia
- Species:
- Tabebuia heterophylla
- USDA Symbol:
- TAHE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Streptopalpia minusculalis
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Hypagyrtis brendae, Juniper-twig geometer (Patalene olyzonaria), 🛑Lemmer's noctuid moth (Lithophane lemmeri) Butterflies:Hessel's Hairstreak (Callophrys hesseli)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Caribbean, prefers coastal conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; best sown fresh as viability decreases with storage.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI