This tree has a tall greyish trunk with branching towards the top that forms a rounded crown. The divided leaves are leathery with mid to dark green leaflets and the fragrant pink-lilac funnel-shaped flowers appear in pairs during spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Tabebuia rosea is naturally found in North America from Mexico to Colombia growing in forests. It prefers a moist fertile well drained deep soils with ample organic matter in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender. 

The Rosy Trumpet Tree is a medium size tree that is grown for its flowers and rounded crown. It is planted in parks and gardens as a lawn specimen for summer shade or for its spring flowers. It is also planted in a tropical setting commonly around water features. It has a slow growth rate and establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. ID 796

Tabebuia (tab-e-BOO-ya) rosea ((ROZ-ee-a / ro-ZAY-a) 

Bignoniaceae (BIG-non-AY-see-ee)