It can be damaged by frost | In an arid location, the tree flowers very profusely |
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Pests and diseases have not been observed | It is an excellent shade and specimen tree for pathways |
Fast growing and deciduous, it will reach a height of up to 25 metres, in Arriyadh much less; it has a wide crown with thick, layered branches.
16The bark can be grey to brown and vertically fissured | The Pink Trumpet Tree is a very beautiful, flowering tree in its native habitats of South America; in certain situations in Arriyadh, such as the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre, where the microclimate is suitable, it has become an attractive addition to the planting palette |
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Fallen flowers retain the pink colour, forming a colourful carpet beneath the tree |
A moderately drought-resistant tree, T.
Maintenance is low: trees withstand a limited amount of pruning, but cannot be cut back hard | |
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