Tabebuia rosea, Pink Trumpet Tree
Tabebuia rosea, Pink Trumpet Tree
Tabebuia rosea, Pink Trumpet Tree

Tabebuia rosea, Pink Trumpet Tree

Plant Height
6-10m
  • Subject to seasonality, please contact us to check availability

The Pink Trumpet Tree is a show-stopping flowering feature tree for Brisbane and surrounds, prized for its spectacular spring display. For a brief but unforgettable period, the tree is covered in soft pink, trumpet-shaped flowers, often appearing on bare branches before new foliage emerges — creating a dramatic architectural silhouette.

With its upright form and light canopy, Tabebuia rosea works beautifully as a standalone feature, in front gardens, or as a seasonal highlight in larger courtyards. It brings a touch of tropical elegance and is particularly effective when given space to shine.

Why it’s a feature tree

  • Masses of pink trumpet flowers in spring

  • Striking flowering display before foliage appears

  • Elegant upright form with a light canopy

  • Creates strong seasonal drama in subtropical gardens

Planting companions
Keep planting simple to allow the flowers to take centre stage:

  • Lomandra or Dianella for a clean native base

  • Liriope or Dwarf Mondo for soft underplanting

  • Hibiscus, Gardenia or Tibouchina shrubs for layered flowering interest

  • Low ornamental grasses for movement and contrast

Growing conditions & care

  • Best planted in full sun for maximum flowering

  • Prefers well-drained soil; avoid heavy, waterlogged sites

  • Water regularly during establishment

  • Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant

  • Deciduous or semi-deciduous in cooler months

Mature height: approx. 6–10 metres
Mature width: approx. 4–6 metres

In Brisbane, growth is steady, and the tree can be selectively pruned when young to encourage a strong framework suitable for residential gardens.