Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia)

Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) with rose flower clusters on a branch, close up
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) rose flowers clustered on tree branches against a blue sky
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Tabebuia impetiginosa

Botanical names: Tabebuia impetiginosa, Handroanthus heptaphyllus, Handroanthus impetiginosus, Tabebuia avellanedae

Common names: Pink Tabebuia, Ant Wood, Pau DArco, Ipe Roxo, Lapacho, Taheebo

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 30°F

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

Tabebuia impetiginosa, commonly known as Pink Lapacho or Pau d'Arco, is a deciduous tree in the Bignoniaceae family native to Central and South America. It typically grows 20 to 40 ft tall, forming a broad, spreading crown with palmately compound leaves. The tree produces large, trumpet-shaped flowers in vivid pink to magenta shades, often appearing on bare branches in late winter to early spring, creating a striking display before new foliage emerges.

This species prefers full sun and well-drained soil, with moderate watering during establishment and good drought tolerance once mature. Growth rate is moderate. Cold tolerance is limited, with damage likely below about 30F; best suited to USDA Zones 9 to 11. Tabebuia impetiginosa is widely used as an ornamental flowering tree in warm climates and can be grown in large containers when young.

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Tabebuia impetiginosa is one of the most beautiful Florida trees
Winter bloomer - great choice with snow birds who stay in Florida in winter and want to see some flowers.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) with purple pink flowers in a close up view.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) with trumpet shaped flowers growing on thin woody branches.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) with masses of pink flowers on a leafless branching tree.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) with many pink flowers on thin, leafless woody branches under sky.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) with masses of pink flowers on thin tree branches
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) covered in numerous clusters of soft pink flowers on branches
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) close up pink flower with yellow center on branches
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) flower with pink ruffled edges and yellow center on woody branches.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) pink flower close up against a clear blue sky
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers on a slender woody branch
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) pink flower close up with yellow center on branches
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) flower clusters with ruffled petals and yellow throats on branches
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) tree with multiple pink flowers against a clear blue sky
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) tree with bare brown branches covered in many small pink flowers
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) tree with pink flowers against a clear blue sky
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) tree with pink flowers against a clear blue sky
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) with many dense clusters of vibrant pink flower on tree branches.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) showing thick clusters of trumpet-shaped pink flowers across many leafless tree branches.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) tree covered in dense pink flowers during a sunny day.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) tree with many pink flowers covering bare branches under blue sky.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) pink flower clusters in a close up view for garden decoration
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) clusters of trumpet shaped pink flowers growing on thin wooden branches
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) with masses of rose-pink flower clusters, close up shot.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) with many dense clusters of trumpet-shaped rose-pink flower parts.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) with masses of pink flowers on a tree branch.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) clusters of flowers covering the branches in masses.
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) pink flower cluster close up
Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) flower cluster with ruffled edges


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Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia) with rose flower clusters on a branch, close up

1359 Tabebuia impetiginosa, Dwarf Pink Tabebuia

Pau DArco, Taheebo, Dwarf Pink Tabebuia. Looking for the most beautiful winter-flowering tree for your Florida garden? This stunning tree offering bright pink flowers with a splash of yellow, blooming before the leaves even appear. Perfect for smaller yards, this compact tree brings vibrant color without taking up too much space. Ideal for snowbirds visiting Florida in winter, it's not just pretty - it's also cold-hardy down to the upper 20's, making it a great fit for Central Florida gardens. Plus, it's a practical tree with medicinal benefits! Pau D'Arco (Taheebo) bark has been used for centuries to brew a smooth, earthy tea packed with beneficial compounds. A tree that's beautiful and useful - what's not to love? Starts flowering at a very small size!
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