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Tabebuia chrysotricha (Golden trumpet tree)
2 hours care
per year
per year
10m
Max height
Max height
10m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tabebuia chrysotricha
Other names
Golden trumpet tree, Handroanthus chrysotrichus
Genus
Tabebuia Tabebuia
Species
T. chrysotricha - T. chrysotricha is a tender, open, spreading, deciduous to semi-evergreen tree with pinnate leaves divided into five elliptic to lance-shaped, glossy, variably-sized, dark green leaflets and rounded panicles of tubular, bright yellow flowers in spring before the leaves emerge. Flowers are followed by long, flat brown seeds pods.
Tabebuia chrysotricha is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Spreading
Flower
Rose-pink in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite Glasshouse red spider mite
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Will most likely need restrictive pruning under glass.
Propagation
Sow seed at 16C in spring. Layer in spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Tabebuia chrysotricha (Golden trumpet tree) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In frost free areas, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in sun. Tends to shed leaves for a short period of time in spring. Benefits from regular feeding. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely & feed monthly in growth.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
Companion plants
This plant has had its best by the time spring really arrives, so combine it with later flowering climbers, such as jasmine, honeysuckle or clematis.
Botanical name
Tabebuia chrysotricha
Other names
Golden trumpet tree, Handroanthus chrysotrichus
Genus
Tabebuia Tabebuia
Species
T. chrysotricha - T. chrysotricha is a tender, open, spreading, deciduous to semi-evergreen tree with pinnate leaves divided into five elliptic to lance-shaped, glossy, variably-sized, dark green leaflets and rounded panicles of tubular, bright yellow flowers in spring before the leaves emerge. Flowers are followed by long, flat brown seeds pods.
Native to
Central America, Mexico, South America
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Rose-pink in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Will most likely need restrictive pruning under glass.
Propagation
Sow seed at 16C in spring. Layer in spring.
Propagation methods
Layering, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Tabebuia chrysotricha (Golden trumpet tree) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 10m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In frost free areas, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in sun. Tends to shed leaves for a short period of time in spring. Benefits from regular feeding. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely & feed monthly in growth.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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COMPANION PLANTS
This plant has had its best by the time spring really arrives, so combine it with later flowering climbers, such as jasmine, honeysuckle or clematis.
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