Common names: Pink Trumpet Tree, Rosy Trumpet Tree, Pink Poui Botanical name: Tabebuia rosea Family: Bignoniaceae

Plant type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen flowering tree Flower colour: Pink to rosy-pink, with a yellow throat Height: Approximately 15–25 m

Plant care:

• Sun: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Water: Moderate; water regularly when young

• Temperature: Tropical and subtropical climates

• Pruning: Light pruning after flowering can help maintain shape

• Propagation: Seeds

Seed germination: Sow fresh seeds on the surface or barely cover them with a thin layer of fine soil. Keep the growing medium moist but not waterlogged and provide warmth and bright light. Seeds generally germinate within 1–3 weeks.

Uses: A spectacular ornamental tree known for its profuse display of pink trumpet-shaped flowers, particularly when the tree is briefly deciduous. It is widely planted along roadsides, avenues, parks, gardens and large landscapes.