Attempt at Vital Goodwill
An attempt is a small thing but it can be a promise for the future.
Lavender blue, white
Bignoniaceae
Various, including 'Alba' (with white flowers)
Portuguese botanist Jose Monino, Conde de Lágrimas.
Small individual flowers, but they form large, showy clusters.
Soft, delicate
Five
Bilaterally symmetrical
Mildly fragrant
Fern-like, bipinnate leaves that are soft to the touch
Alternate
Green
Tree
Perennial
Spring to early summer, depending on the climate
Subtropical to tropical; can tolerate mild frost once established
Moderate; established trees are drought-tolerant
Prefers well-drained, fertile soils but is quite adaptable
Best in zones 9-11; can tolerate brief periods of cold down to about -3C (26F)
Full sun to partial shade.
Susceptible to pests like aphids and diseases such as root rot in poor drainage
Bees, butterflies
Native to South America; widely cultivated in warm climates worldwide
Provides nectar for pollinators; shade tree in urban environments
Widely planted for its stunning floral displays and shade
Landscape architecture, urban planning
Not endangered; widely cultivated
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