Tabebuia ochracea, commonly known as Corteza Amarilla, is a deciduous tree native to the Cerrado and Pantanal regions of Brazil, which are characterized by savannas, seasonal wetlands, and gallery forests. It can grow up to 98 feet (30 meters) tall, with a canopy that spreads widely, providing significant shade. The tree is particularly noted for its striking display of bright yellow flowers that appear in the spring before the new leaves, creating a dramatic contrast against the bare branches. The flowers are large, showy, and tubular, attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.

Corteza Amarilla is valued for its ornamental beauty, especially during its flowering season, and is used in urban landscaping, as a shade tree in large gardens, and for reforestation projects due to its fast growth rate. It requires full sun to thrive and prefers well-drained soils, tolerating a range of soil types from sandy to clay. While it is drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry periods. The wood of Tabebuia ochracea is hard and durable, making it suitable for construction and fine carpentry. However, it is important to source this tree from sustainable nurseries to avoid contributing to deforestation.CC BY-SA 4.0