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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