Golden Trumpet Tree

  • Common name(s): Golden Trumpet Tree
  • Scientific Name: Handroanthus chrysotrichus, Synonym Tabebuia chrysotricha
  • Family: BIGNONIACEAE
  • Origin: Native to Brazil and northeast Argentina
  • Description: Trumpet-shaped tree with vivid and bright yellow blossoms. Grows up to 50 feet tall. The foliage drops from the tree before it flowers and the flowers appear in 2-8 inch long clusters with seed capsules following. These capsules are brown, hairy, and persist on the tree throughout winter. The leaves are long and silvery with a tan, fuzzy underside. The tree grows pod-like fruit.
  • Environment: Grows best in full sun and tolerates clay, sand, loam, acidic, alkaline, and well-drained soils. The tree is moderately drought resistant and its leaves drop from April to May. Free of serious pests and diseases.
  • Additional Information: Tolerates urban contidtions
  • Location: E5
  • Sponsored by Zellwood Garden Club – Orangewood Circle