Singapore’s ‘Sakura’ spectacle returns with trumpet blooms

It’s that time of the year when trumpet flowers bloom in Singapore, bringing back the Lion City’s alternative “cherry blossoms” season. Around this time of the year, the country is adorned with these vibrant flowers, resembling the iconic Japanese “sakura”. Trumpet trees sprawl across various parts of Singapore, lighting up the streets in pretty shades of pink and white.

Lovingly called Singapore’s “cherry blossom“, the trumpet is a perennial tree that grows 18-35 metres tall. Scientifically known as Tabebuia rosea, these flower-bearing trees can be seen along the roadsides and parks, providing shade and enhancing the beauty of the “Garden City”.

Follow our guide to find out when and where to see the trumpet trees bloom with flowers in Singapore.

‘Cherry blossoms’ are back: Catch a glimpse of trumpet flower bloom in Singapore

The trumpet flowers were last seen in full bloom in April, and they are back in August. The flowering is induced by heavy rains after a long dry spell, usually in spring (March and April) and again in autumn (August and September), the National Parks Board informed through a Facebook post.

The trumpet-shaped flowers have five petals and grow to about 5-8 cm. The blooming lasts several days before they start wilting away, creating a bed of pink and white carpet beneath the trees. The floral wonders captivate onlookers, bringing the wonders of the Sakura alternative to Singapore.

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This story was first published in Travel + Leisure Singapore.