Purple Tabebuia

Introduction

There are over 1600 parks and gardens under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) across Hong Kong. Featuring green canopies and seasonal blooms all year round, such parks and gardens draw crowds of flower viewers taking pictures during flowering seasons. Among an array of flowering plants, some species are in particular popular with visitors. To facilitate members of the public to appreciate flowers in a timely manner, we will make available on this website the information on those beloved species, including Red Leaves, Purple Tabebuia, Cherry Blossoms, Yellow Pui, Camel's Foot Tree, Rhododendron, Lotus Flower, Queen Crape Myrtle and Hong Kong Orchid Tree.

Scientific Name: Tabebuia impetiginosa

It is a deciduous tree in the family Bignoniaceae with height up to 30 metres. Its origin is distributed in Northwest Mexico to Northwest Argentina. Blossoming in spring with few foliage, the tree crown dyed pinkish-purple as it is congested with the dense flowers. The scenery is magnificent.

Latest news 18.12.2025

Tin Shui Wai Park

Tuen Mun Park

Tin Shui Wai Park

Getting Here

Tin Shui Wai Park features about 48 Purple Tabebuia. In full bloom, they will grow clusters of gorgeously colourful flowers, drawing a large crowd of flower viewers.

Latest news:

16.01.2025 (sparse flowers)

18.12.2025

Tuen Mun Park

Getting Here

Tuen Mun Park features about 20 nos of Purple Tabebuia. When in bloom, the purplish-red blossoms look charming, in particular in a blue sky with drifting white clouds, thereby attracting visitors to take photos.