About Roseodendron donnell-smithii (Rose) Miranda
Nomenclature and Classification
Roseodendron donnell-smithii, commonly called Primavera or Gold Tree, is a species of deciduous tree or large shrub in the genus Roseodendron, part of the Trumpet Vine Family Bignoniaceae.
Native Range and Size
It is native to Mexico and Central America, and can reach up to 25 meters (82 feet) in height.
Cultivation Use
It can be cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Leaf Morphology Trait
As noted by Kuck and Tongg, one unusual trait of this species is that juvenile plants produce palmate leaves, while mature trees grow pinnate leaves.
Flowering Characteristics
An abundance of yellow flowers bloom when the tree is leafless.
