The former Zinn's Triangle west of the Shell station has been landscaped primarily with native plants. One exception is the Golden Trumpet Tree, Tabebuia chrysotricha, from Brazil, which is blooming now. This is the second year these trees have bloomed here and their intense paint-box yellow blossoms may be seen by anyone driving North of General Spaatz. The display does not last long, so enjoy it now.
N.B. Golden Trumpet Tree is a close relative of (but not the same as) the Gold Tree, the official tree of the City of Sarasota, Tabebuia argentea, which is also an early spring bloomer and is distinguished by soft, corky, light grey bark, a fact that may recollect its specific name, which means silver. A large Gold Tree (AKA Silver Trumpet Tree) may be seen on the north side of the former entrance to the Ringling Museum. Gold Trees also line the median on the approach to St. Armands Key, and perhaps the most beautiful one locally is the one growing at the former Burger King just north of the Hospital on 41. Gold Trees bloom slightly later than Golden Trumpet trees.
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