{"product_id":"pink-trumpet-tree-tabebuia-heterophylla","title":"Pink Trumpet Tree - Tabebuia heterophylla","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Trumpet Tree (\u003cem\u003eTabebuia heterophylla\u003c\/em\u003e, also sold as \u003cem\u003eTabebuia pallida\u003c\/em\u003e) is a Caribbean feature tree with large, soft pale pink trumpet flowers in spring and deep green, firm leaves. It reaches 6m to 9m high and 4m to 6m wide, small enough for a garden or a street, yet tall enough to give real shade. The roots are non invasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft pink spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large pale pink trumpets, varying in depth of colour from tree to tree, open after the local dry season, usually in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell behaved roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots make it a good choice for street planting and for gardens near paths and paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA round, shady crown.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6m to 9m high it gives valuable shade without the footprint of a giant tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers when young.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is slow growing but flowers when quite young, so the display starts early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes tough soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows on poor, dry soils and in salty coastal soils too, and flowers most in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreet and driveway planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots suit a verge or driveway. Plant 6m apart along a street or drive, so the crowns just meet as the trees mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree in a front garden gives a spring focal point and a pool of shade, with 5m of space around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with salty coastal soils, so it is worth considering for seaside blocks in warmer areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Trumpet Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers, but a partly shaded position also works. It likes humidity and rain in the growing season, once the flowers and leaves emerge. It loses its leaves for a very short time in winter. Protect it from frost: it suits sheltered, frost free gardens in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate coast, and where a jacaranda grows, it usually will too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil. It handles poor, dry soils and salty coastal soils as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch when planting and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and water well during dry periods in that time. An established tree needs a drink only if summer is very hot and dry. A light spring feed of slow release fertiliser helps a young tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake young plants and shape lightly while the tree is young, removing dead or crossing branches after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Trumpet Tree as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A tube tree is small, so plant it into prepared ground soon after it arrives and stake it. It is slow growing, though it flowers when quite young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower, who does not always have it. When there is none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees for driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eThe best trees for lining driveways\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Pink Trumpet Tree a good street tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The roots are non invasive, the crown is round and shady, and the tree stays at 6m to 9m high, which is why it suits streets and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly very briefly in winter. The tree is semi deciduous, so you can plant spring flowering bulbs beneath it and they will flower in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in my region?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect it from frost. A good rule of thumb is that where a jacaranda grows, this tree will usually grow too, so it suits warmer, sheltered gardens best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790889353535,"sku":"TAB-HET-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-trumpet-tree-tabebuia-heterophylla.jpg?v=1792211745","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pink-trumpet-tree-tabebuia-heterophylla","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}