Dolichandrone sp. (Mangrove Trumpet Tree)

Dolichandrone spathacea (Mangrove Trumpet Tree) with green leaves on tall spreading woody plant branches.
Dolichandrone spathacea (Mangrove Trumpet Tree) with green foliage on tall branches against sky.

Botanical name: Dolichandrone spathacea

Common name: Mangrove Trumpet Tree

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large or medium tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens

Flowers trumpet-shaped large white delicate with ruffled edges, in clusters of 2-10 flowers.

The flower is edible and it is part of Thai cuisine.


Dolichandrone spathacea (Mangrove Trumpet Tree) green plant reaching toward the white sky, tall tree.
Dolichandrone spathacea (Mangrove Trumpet Tree) tall woody branches reaching upward with sparse green foliage.
Dolichandrone spathacea (Mangrove Trumpet Tree) white flower close up on gray concrete surface
Dolichandrone spathacea (Mangrove Trumpet Tree) white flower trumpet shapes resting on gray concrete surface


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