Botanical Name: Tabebuia chrysotricha
Common Name: Golden trumpet tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright plant, with erect to somewhat crooked growth ; spreading tiered branches form an open, oval-rounded canopy; twigs and leaves are covered with fuzzy, golden brown hairs Height 10-20' (30') Spread 2/3-equal Growth Rate mod-rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil tolerates most, needs good drainage;prefers rich, moist loam Hardiness some frost (zones 15, 16, 29-24); thrives in mild humid coast Morphology: Leaves palmately compound, opposite or alternate with 5 leaflets; the leaves are 6-12" long; leaflets are obovate with golden-brown hairs Flowers golden yellow, showy, trumpet-shaped; 2-4" long, in terminal or axillary clusters; April-June Fruit a silique: 3" long, narrowly torpedo-shaped Propagation: seed Usage: a graceful small accent tree, valued for its yellow flowers and interesting shape; excellent for patios, or containers, can be used as an espalier; suitable for tropical and subtropical-theme landscapes Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred (needs good drainage); can tolerate some drought at coastal locations Fertilizing balanced in summer, afterblooming; check for chlorosis Pruning head high when young; needs little pruning Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mexico/Central America Family: Bignoniaceae Notes: |
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