Roseodendron Species, Gold Tree, Primavera

Roseodendrondonnell-smithii

Family
Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Roseodendron (ro-see-oh-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Cybistax donnell-smithii
Tabebuia donnell-smithii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
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)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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| June 2006 | negative

June 8, 2006
I have seen T. donell-smithii at Philippines, specifically at Region 10 Bukidnon. This species is sparsely distribute...Read More

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