Tabebuia aurea
Posted: July 31st, 2013, 10:57 am
| Botanical Name | Tabebuia aurea |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Tabebuia |
| Specie | aurea |
| Common Name | Tabebuia caraiba ,Caribbean Trumpet Tree, Yellow Tabebuia, Paraguayan Trumpet Tree, Silver Trumpet Tree, Tree of Gold |
| Life Cycle | perinnial tree |
| Fragrant or Not | N/A |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | tree |
| Height | 30-40 ft. |
| Spacing | 12-15 ft. |
| Flowering Months | spring |
| Flower Color | Bright Yellow |
| Growing Areas | All hot areas of Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | YES |
| Exposure | full sun |
| Soil pH | tolerant |
| Propagation | from seed ,by air layering |
| Uses | ornamental tree |
| Other Details | This Tabebuia is one over 100 species with blooms starting near the first day of spring . Its masses of yellow trumpet flowers catch everyones eye in season. The foliage is mostly deciduous. Some trees lose leaves prior to blooming while others can hold some of their old leaves while in flower. One good trick is to cut off all added water 6-8 weeks before spring. This will encourage leaf drop and produce a much heavier show of flowers. All Tabebuias in irrigated landscapes are poorer bloomers due to this excess water. The trunk and wood of this Tabebuia is also very interesting. This variety has brittle wood that breaks in strong winds, but the tree always comes back. Newly planted large field grown trees take several years to stabilize root strength, so strong storms can easily topple large, newly planted trees. Stand them up immediately. Use this tree for small spaces, in full sun, on well drained soil. The tree has no pests. |
