A wonderful small tree which features masses of showy golden yellow, pink or purple tubular flowers on a nearly leafless tree in the spring. Tabebuia is an absolutely spectacular deciduous small tree for spring-time color and small yards. Of the family Bignoniaceae it is well known as Tabebuia or Trumpet Tree. It is easy to grow and loves full sun. Tabebuia is native to Central and South America and the West Indies.

• Common Name: Tabebuia, Trumpet Tree
• Botanical Name: Tabebuia
• Family: Bignoniaceae
• Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
• Origin: Central and South America and the West Indies
• Zones: 9 - 12 -- hardy to Orlando and Tampa Area
• Height: 15' to 50'
• Rate of Growth: Slow to Medium
• Salt Tolerance: Moderate
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist soil
• Water Requirements: Water freely when in growth, sparingly in winter
• Nutritional Requirements: Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Form: Small to Medium Size Tree
• Leaves: 5 to 7-palmate, lance-shaped to obovate -- mid-green to silvery-grey
• Flowers: Yellow (T. umbellata or T. chrysantha), Pink (T. rosea, T. pallida -- syn. T. heterophylla) or Purple (T. impetiginosa and T. heptaphylla) trumpet shaped, sweetly scented -- blooms in Spring
• Fruits: None
• Pests: Sometimes affected by Leaf Spot, Dieback, and Spider Mites
• Uses: Show piece
• Bad Habits: Prune weak branches when required
• Cost: $$ -- reasonable
• Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings or air-layer in spring