Handroanthus chrysotrichus
Golden trumpet tree · Yellow trumpet tree
Description
Source: leafsnapHandroanthus chrysotrichus, synonym Tabebuia chrysotricha, commonly known as the golden trumpet tree, is a semi-evergreen/semi-deciduous (shedding foliage for a short period in late spring) tree from Brazil. It is very similar to and often confused with Tabebuia ochracea. In Portuguese it is called ipê amarelo and its flower is considered the national flower of Brazil.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Golden trumpet tree comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, which provide abundant light. It flourishes in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
The golden trumpet tree comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high heat and humidity. It is sensitive to sudden temperature shifts and prefers a steady temperature, so indoor temperature fluctuations should be avoided. It typically does not tolerate cold and needs relatively high temperatures to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
The best time to fertilize a Golden trumpet tree is in early spring as it comes out of dormancy. This encourages overall growth and flower development. Fertilizing improves the foliage, stems, and branches, and promotes large, vivid, long-lasting flowers. It helps move nutrients from the roots to the flowers and enhances the plant's health and resistance to disease.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Handroanthus
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 10.06 m
- Mature Spread
- 10.06 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Gold
- Flower Size
- 5.08 cm to 6.35 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Summer