Yellow Trumpet Tree

Yellow trumpet tree (Tabebuia caraiba, a synonym of the accepted name Tabebuia aurea) is a small ornamental tree with palmately compound green leaves covered in silvery scales. UF/IFAS reports bright yellow tubular flowers and a winter-to-spring flowering display, often after the foliage drops. ## Form and flowering The tree is valued for its seasonal yellow flowers and silvery foliage. UF/IFAS gives a mature range of about 15 to 25 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide for Florida landscapes. ## Siting Choose a sunny site where the tree can be seen in flower and has room to develop. UF/IFAS describes it as an ornamental tree in South Florida. The documented winter and spring bloom periods can vary with local conditions. ## Maintenance Use the [UF/IFAS plant directory profile](https://plant-directory.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/tabebuia-aurea/) for the tree's identifying foliage, flower, and landscape traits. For regional care and placement, consult a local extension service familiar with warm-climate trees.