Dwarf White Trumpet – Tabebuia bahamensis

General Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, accent plant Ecological Restoration Notes: A vital component of pine rockland and coastal coppice restoration in its native range Description: A small, often multi-trunked deciduous to semi-evergreen tree. It features pale, corky bark and palmate leaves (usually 5 leaflets) with a distinct silvery-green or “dusty” hue. Dimensions: Height 15 – 25 ft.; Spread 10 – 15 ft. Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Native Range: The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and parts of Cuba Native Habitats: Dry broadleaf evergreen formations (coppice), pine rocklands, and rocky coastal ridges. Soils: Well-drained, rock, sand, alkaline Nutritional Requirements: Low Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate Salt Wind Tolerance: High Drought Tolerance: High Light Requirements: Full Sun Flower Color: Pale pink to white with a yellow throat Flower Characteristics: Trumpet-shaped blossoms produced in small clusters. Flowering Season: Spring Fruit: Long, slender green pods that turn brown and split to release winged, wind-dispersed seeds. Wildlife and Ecology: Flowers are a significant nectar source for bees and butterflies. Birds often use the dense, twiggy branch structure for nesting. Horticultural Notes: Propagated by seed, cuttings Comments: