Landscape uses
Where it works well
- Flowering focal points
- Commercial entrances
- Street and parking accents
- Estate landscapes
Tropical colorFlowering Trees
Golden Trumpet Tree
Handroanthus chrysotrichus
Golden Trumpet Tree is selected for seasonal color and dependable visual interest. Its mature form, approximately 25–35 ft tall by 25–35 ft wide, should be coordinated with the project's long-term space and maintenance plan.
Planning information
Plant specifications
Use these typical characteristics for early planning. Final performance depends on site conditions, installation, irrigation, and ongoing care.
- Mature height
- 25–35 ft
- Mature spread
- 25–35 ft
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Florida zones
- 9B–12
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Salt tolerance
- Moderate
- Cold tolerance
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate
- Plant habit
- Flowering landscape tree
- Maintenance
- Low to moderate
Spacing & care
Plan for long-term success
Spacing
Allow for a mature spread of 25–35 ft, with added clearance from buildings, walks, utilities, and sightlines where appropriate.
Care notes
Site for mature canopy size and flowering performance. Selective pruning is preferred so the tree can retain a strong natural form.
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