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Handroanthus chrysotrichus

Also Known As

Tabebuia chrysotricha
Golden Trumpet Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-35'
W: 8'-25'

planting zones

10a-11

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Handroanthus chrysotrichus plant details

Handroanthus chrysotrichus is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Handroanthus chrysotrichus

Plant type: tree
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Handroanthus chrysotrichus

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This showy semi-deciduous tree hailing from Brazil sprouts 3-8” clusters of bright golden 3” trumpet-shaped, nectar-rich flowers, sought out by bees and hummers just before new leaves appear in April. Mature trees are smothered in flowers! These are followed by 8” fuzzy brown seed capsules, which persist on the tree thru Winter. Grows 15-25’ tall with 4” prominently veined palmate leaves, olive-green above, with undersides exhibiting a tawny fuzz. With its rounded canopy, it makes an excellent smaller-sized street or patio tree. Plant in fertile, fast-draining soil in full sun. Water thoroughly in its first season then cut back to a monthly deep watering once established.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Large clusters of rich yellow 2" trumpets are borne in spring before the new leaves emerge making an amazing show on this highly sought after tropical tree. The Tabebuia is a moderate to slow growing rounded deciduous tropical tree that is sure to make a statement anywhere that it is hardy or grow it as a patio tree.The Golden Trumpet tree is normally seen as a 15-20'H tree but can reach 50' under good conditions.