Handroanthus chrysotrichus
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Handroanthus chrysotrichus

Golden trumpet tree · Yellow trumpet tree

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
49
Observations
55

Description

Source: leafsnap

Handroanthus 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.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ 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.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 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

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Common Names (2)

en Golden trumpet tree
en Yellow trumpet tree