The golden trumpet tree is native to Central American and northern South America and is Brazil’s national flower. Since it was introduced to Taiwan in 1969, it has become a common street tree and a widespread tree species planted in parks and along the embankments in central and southern Taiwan.
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Every year, when the weather becomes warm in early March, it is an excellent time to appreciate the awesome golden trumpet tree blossoms swaying against the wind. It is believed that the continued drought last year has contributed to the heavy blooming this year.
The characteristics of golden trumpet tree flowers
Formerly called Tabebuia chrysotricha or Handroanthus chrysotrichus, this is a lovely small-to-medium-sized deciduous tree that can grow up to 10 to 20 m (32 to 65 ft) tall, with a spread of 8 to 11 m (25 to 35 ft).
The flowers are about 7 cm (2.7 inches) long and are rich in nectar. With a curvature at the edge of the pedals, their corollas are shaped like a funnel or a wind bell. The flowers are often regarded as a symbol of the happiness of coming back. Moreover, they symbolize strength, beauty, and resistance in Brazil.
The impact of the flowers is genuinely breathtaking. When it blooms in full swing in March, its golden-yellow, trumpet-shaped blossoms form dense showy clusters. While thick clusters of golden flowers swing in the wind, they look like wind chimes; they are like golden rain when falling.
Popular destinations for viewing golden trumpet tree blossoms
These gorgeous trees are mainly planted in central and southern Taiwan; however, they can also be found in some areas in the northern and eastern parts of the country.
Chiayi County is often regarded as one of the best destinations for appreciating golden trumpet tree flowers. Take the Chenjingliao Embankment in Chiayi County’s Dalin Township (嘉義縣大林鎮陳井寮堤防), for instance. Around 2,000 golden trumpet trees are planted along the 3-kilometer-long embankment by the Fifth River Management Office of Water Resources Agency, Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Even better, the golden trumpet trees there grow just alongside the embankment, so their flower clusters partially hang over the embankment. It allows visitors to take pictures with the fantastic golden-yellow flowers side by side.
