Tabebuia chrysotricha
 
Common Names: Golden Trumpet Tree, Golden Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
 
Zones: 9B–11
 
A dazzling deciduous tree native to Brazil, Tabebuia chrysotricha erupts in brilliant golden-yellow trumpet-shaped flowers in early spring, often before its leaves emerge. Revered for its dramatic floral display and compact form, it’s widely planted in Florida and other frost-free regions as a specimen tree, street tree, or seasonal focal point. Its bloom is brief but unforgettable.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Upright; rounded canopy; moderate growth rate
Height: Typically 20–30 ft (6–9 m); similar spread
Trunk: Light gray to brown; rough texture; often slightly twisted
Leaves: Palmately compound; 5 leaflets; bright green; deciduous in dry season
Inflorescence: Clusters of golden-yellow trumpet flowers; 2–3 in. (5–8 cm) wide; bloom late winter to early spring
Fruit: Long, slender capsules; brown; contain winged seeds; not ornamental
Ecology: Native to tropical forests; attracts bees and hummingbirds
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun
Watering: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Sandy to loamy; well-drained; tolerates poor soils
Temperature: Tolerates 25–100°F (–4 to 38°C); thrives in 70–90°F (21–32°C)
Humidity: Moderate to high; adapted to subtropical zones
Propagation: By seed or cuttings; fast to establish
Tolerance: Heat, drought, and urban pollution tolerant; not salt-tolerant
 
Landscape Use
Best suited for specimen plantings, civic landscapes, and seasonal showpieces. Its brief but brilliant bloom makes it a favorite in Florida gardens and streetscapes. Pairs well with Jacaranda mimosifolia, Cassia fistula, and Lagerstroemia indica in warm-climate ornamental designs.