Tabebuia caraiba (Silver Trumpet Tree)
Botanical names: Tabebuia caraiba, Tabebuia argentea
Common name: Silver Trumpet Tree
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: Brazil







This Tabebuia is one over 100 species with blooms starting near the first day of spring in South Florida. Its masses of yellow trumpet flowers catch everyones eye in season. The foliage is mostly deciduous. Some trees lose leaves prior to blooming while others can hold some of their old leaves while in flower. One good trick is to cut off all added water 6-8 weeks before spring. This will encourage leaf drop and produce a much heavier show of flowers. All Tabebuias in irrigated landscapes are poorer bloomers due to this excess water. The trunk and wood of this Tabebuia is also very interesting. This variety has brittle wood that breaks in strong winds, but the tree always comes back. Newly planted large field grown trees take several years to stabilize root strength, so strong storms can easily topple large, newly planted trees. Stand them up immediately. Use this tree for small spaces, in full sun, on well drained soil. The tree has no pests.
Similar plants: Tabebuia caraiba, Tabebuia argentea
- Handroanthus chrysotrichus (Dwarf Golden Tabebuia)
- Tabebuia alba (Lapacho Amarillo)
- Tabebuia angustata (Roble Blanco)
- Tabebuia bahamensis (Dwarf Bahamian Trumpet Tree)
- Tabebuia haemantha (Blood-Red Trumpet Tree)
- Tabebuia heterophylla (Pink Trumpet Tree)
- Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia)
- Tabebuia riparia (White Tabebuia)
- Tabebuia rosea (Rosy Trumpet Tree)
- Tabebuia roseoalba (White Trumpet tree)