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Pink Trumpet Tree - Tabebuia palmerii
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Pink Trumpet Tree - Tabebuia palmerii
Few flowering trees command attention like Tabebuia palmerii in full bloom. Each spring, the canopy erupts in dense masses of soft to vibrant pink trumpet flowers, often before a single leaf appears, ensuring nothing dilutes the display. At advanced specimen size, the impact is immediate and unmatched.
Why Pink Trumpet Tree
Seasonal spectacle: Briefly deciduous before flowering, the bare canopy becomes a solid mass of pink bloom with nothing to compete for attention.
Sculptural year-round form: Broad, layered branching structure provides architectural presence well beyond the flowering season.
Drought tolerance: Once established, performs reliably in warm, dry conditions with minimal irrigation requirements.
Rapid canopy development: Reaches mature height faster than most ornamental species of comparable scale.
Climate resilience: Ideally suited to Queensland, northern NSW, and other warm to subtropical regions across Australia.
Ideal Applications
Prestige entryways: A single advanced specimen flanking an entry creates immediate, lasting first impressions.
Avenue and driveway planting: Planted in alignment, the synchronised spring display produces a dramatic, cohesive statement.
Focal point placement: Positioned within open lawns or hardscaped courtyards, it anchors the landscape with colour and form.
Subtropical and coastal projects: A natural fit for warm-climate developments where flowering intensity and canopy scale are priorities.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils including sandy and rocky substrates; drought tolerant once established; avoid waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 1–2 years to encourage deep root establishment, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 6–10m
Width: 5–8m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: Mexico (Baja California and Sonora)
Flower Colour: Pink
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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