The Tabebuia Bignoniaceae, or Trumpet Tree includes about 150 species, is mainly evergreen and mostly come from Central and South America. They have trumpet shaped flowers, hence the name and these are usually pink, lilac, or yellow in colour. They are often found along pavements and streets, in sub-tropical coastal areas, or in the protected, warmer areas, of inland districts.

Some varieties flower while the tree is still small. They normally bloom in early spring. They like well drained soils, with dry conditions in winter, but moist in summer. They are normally very pest and disease free and grow easily from seed.

Tabebuia Crysotrichia (Yellow Tabebuia)
This is the most spectacular of all the Tabebuias and has large clusters of yellow blooms. This is a smallish, semi-deciduous tree, from Brazil. Each wide open, trumpet flower is about 10 centimetres long and grouped, to form a rounded mass of brilliant colour. The flowering time may be brief, as the hot spring winds, in it’s native country, cause the blooms to shrivel up, in drier areas.

Their roundish and pointed leaves, are grouped in clusters, of about five and spring up, from one point. The cinnamon coloured seedpods, are long and rough to the touch. This species is quick growing, from seed and reaches a height of about 2 to 3 Metres. It is able to bloom, while still young. It grows well in the highveld area of South Africa, likes a sunny, warm spot and needs to be sheltered from frost.

Another species, with yellow flowers is the Tabebuia Argentea, which is a small, rounded tree, with silver-grey leaves. They grow well at the coast, but can also withstand lower temperatures.

The Tabebuia Donnell-Smithii is a tall tree, known as the Primavera in the Carribean areas. It has a short blooming spell, and it flowers on bare branches.

The Tabebuia Ochracea differs from the Tabebuia Chrysotrichia, in that it has more elongated flowers, which are sulphur yellow, or ochre in colour.

Tabebuia Avellanedae (Pink Trumpet Tree)
This is a semi-evergreen tree, which comes from South America. It grows to a height of about 5 Metres and has clusters of bright pink, or lilac flowers, which have a yellowish centre and grow on bare branches, in the early spring. In certain areas, it may flower during winter, if the weather conditions are mild. This tree can be seen, lining the streets of Durban and Pretoria.

Taebuia Pallida (Cuban Trumpet Tree)
This is a large, rounded, evergreen tree, which grows to a height of about 13 Metres. It comes originally, from the West Indies. They are often seen growing along the coastline, as they can tolerate the winds and the salty air. This tree has a lilac coloured, trumpet like flower, with a yellow, or white centre and is similar in shape, to the Bignonia variety. It also blooms, while the tree is still young, normally in spring and possibly at intervals during summer and autumn. The deep green leaves, contain 1 to 3 oval shaped smaller leaflets. This type of tree is suitable for large gardens, along the East Coast and are often seen in the city of Durban.

Taebuia Pentaphylla ( Mexican Pue Tree)
This type of Trumpet tree looks spectacular from a distance, with it’s clusters of pink flowers, which have a yellow, or white centre. This is a medium sized, rounded tree and although it can bloom winter and spring, it usually flowers during the autumn months.

The shiny foliage contains up to five smaller leaflets, but they are far bigger than those of the Cuban Trumpet Tree. This tree is also an evergreen, but the flowers often bloom before the new leaves appear. This tree does well in sub-tropical climates, like the coast, but also thrives in warm inland areas, which have mild, dry winters and rainy summers. It originally comes from Central American countries, like Mexico.

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