Botanical Name: Common Names:
Tabebuia argentea Silver Trumpet Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Irregular Shape
Description:
Showy, deciduous tropical tree with silvery green foliage, bark that is a cork-like texture and clusters of large yellow funnel-shaped flowers from late Winter through to Spring. This tree has a palmate form. Grows approx. 6m tall x 3m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Bignoniaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey, Silver
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate