Golden Tabebuia tree seeds

Number 200 seeds Common name: Golden Tabebuia Scientific name: Tabebuia aurea A perennial, impressive, beautiful tree characterized by its dense yellow golden flowers, from the genus Tabebuia, family Bignoniaceae. It has compound, palmate leaves with five or seven leaflets, reaching up to 8 meters in height. When its leaves fall during the long flowering period, it creates a stunning scene that attracts attention. It is considered one of the most beautiful ornamental trees suitable for planting in coastal areas, and it has begun to be widely planted along roads and in public parks, especially in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom. **Flower of the Golden Tabebuia tree:** Its flowers are large, bright yellow in color, with a diameter of up to 5.6 cm, gathered in overlapping and loose clusters. The flowers appear at an early age, and when they do, the leaves fall, creating a wonderful aesthetic scene. It is known for its long flowering period. **Seeds of the Golden Tabebuia tree:** The seeds are inside long pods. To extract them, the pods should be left to dry, then the seeds are removed from inside. The seeds are winged, thin, large, and light brown in color. **Season for germinating the Golden Tabebuia tree:** It is preferred to plant it in late winter and spring. It can be planted outdoors during autumn in areas without frost or harsh winter. It can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural shelters, enclosed spaces, or plastic greenhouses where temperature can be controlled and sunlight or proper lighting is available. **Suitable climate and soil for the Golden Tabebuia:** Since the Golden Tabebuia is a tropical tree, it thrives in humid climates and tolerates salinity. It prefers temperatures between 22 to 30 degrees Celsius and can withstand 17 to 50 degrees Celsius. It grows best in fertile soils of all types. **Method of cultivating the Golden Tabebuia:** It propagates through seeds. Because the seeds are large winged, it is better to cut off the excess edges carefully without touching the embryo inside the seed, as this can kill the embryo and spoil the seeds. Then, place them flat on the soil and cover with a thin layer of soil no more than 1-2 cm. Keep the soil moist continuously by spraying until the seeds appear above the soil surface. When the seedlings emerge, gradually reduce watering to normal levels. **Its benefits and uses:** It is planted for decoration in parks, gardens, and roads. **Original habitat of the Golden Tabebuia:** Its native origin is South America, and it is cultivated in many countries, including Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.