Pink Trumpet Tree
Tabebuia rosea
Pink Trumpet Tree
Urban Forest Tree Walk
Scientific Name
Tabebuia rosea
Location
The Pink Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia rosea) is a dazzling flowering tree that announces the arrival of spring with clouds of soft pink, trumpet-shaped blooms. Native to Central and South America, including Mexico and the tropical Andes, this tree has become a seasonal star in South Florida landscapes—turning streets and gardens into pastel wonderlands when in bloom.
Growing 25 to 40 feet tall, the Pink Trumpet Tree has a straight trunk and a spreading, rounded canopy. Its palmately compound leaves drop just before blooming, allowing the floral display to take center stage. In late winter or early spring, the tree bursts into bloom with clusters of light to medium pink flowers with yellow throats. The show can last for several weeks and often stops traffic—both literally and figuratively.
Once flowering finishes, the tree produces long, slender seed pods and regrows its leaves, providing light shade through the warmer months. This tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is relatively drought-tolerant once established. While it’s not native to Florida, it’s a beloved addition to tropical and subtropical landscapes for its beauty and seasonal drama.
Fast Facts
Spring’s Trumpet Call
The tree drops its leaves just before blooming, letting its trumpet-shaped flowers take the spotlight. The effect? A bare-limbed explosion of pink that sings the arrival of spring like a fanfare.
Hometown
The Pink Trumpet Tree is native to Central and South America, especially Mexico, Venezuela, and Ecuador. It thrives in tropical climates and fits right in with South Florida’s sunny, dry winters and hot, wet summers.
From Showstopper to Shade
After the bloom, the Pink Trumpet Tree shifts into shade mode. Its wide canopy and soft, leafy foliage make it a great dual-purpose tree—stunning in spring, comfortable in summer.