Family: Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Handroanthus (hand-ro-ANTH-us) (Info)
Species: ochraceus (oh-KRA-see-us) (Info)
Synonym:Tabebuia ochracea
Synonym:Tecoma ochracea
Synonym:Handroanthus ochraceus subsp. ochraceus
Category:
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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