Grafted ‘Santa Barbara’ Tabebuia impetiginosa

Tabebuia impetiginosa has dense clusters of dark pink flowers, one of the most impressive flowerings in ornamental trees. As a young tree, its growth rate is medium, and it needs regular auxiliary watering. A mature tree grows at a much faster rate and doesn’t necessarily need auxiliary watering. However, it is more comfortable in a humid environment. As befits a deciduous tree, Tabebuia impetiginosa has no difficulty dealing with low temperatures or even frosts. However, it will also thrive in hot areas and will not suffer in heatwaves. It is a resilient tree with strong, rigid wood. Its roots do not spread far, but rather tend to go deep into the soil. From this perspective, it is suitable for gardens, even nearby sewage and plumbing pipes, and it is absolutely recommended for streets and boulevards.

The grafted ‘Santa Barbara’ cultivar has even larger flowering clusters than the regular cultivar. The flowering is leafless, so it stands out and looks even more powerful. It lasts for at least two months in spring. When used on boulevards or in groups of trees, there is another advantage: the timing of flowering is uniform, which further enhances the impressive appearance.

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