Roble Colorado

Tabebuia schumanniana

Native to:
Puerto Rico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Bignoniaceae
Genus:
Tabebuia
Species:
Tabebuia schumanniana
USDA Symbol:
TASC2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers nutrient-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds are short-lived and should be sown fresh for best germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI