Handroanthus impetiginosus var. chrysotrichus (Golden Trumpet Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Handroanthus |
| Species | impetiginosus |
| Variety | chrysotrichus |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Brazil. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 13 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1a - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 30-70 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | -1.1 -21.1 °F |
| Height | 8-12 m |
| Spread | 10-12 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Mostly used in large urban landscape. |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in clay and wet soils with good drainage. Prefers full sun, and is tolerant to partial shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Found in semi-deciduous forests. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Thick and dark brown to black bark. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Light fawn colour, hairy, and is 5 to 8 mm long. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green, oblong to oval-oblong in shape, with a rounded base leaves, which are oppositely arranged on the stem. |
| Flower Description | 7.6 to 10 cm long golden yellow trumpet flowers. |
Photographs
Handroanthus impetiginosus x cchrysotrichus, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Handroanthus impetiginosus x cchrysotrichus, flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Handroanthus impetiginosus x cchrysotrichus, bark. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.