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Tecoma stans

Yellow Bells, Yellow Elder

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This semi-deciduous shrub or small tree will grow 12' high x 6' wide and produces beautiful bell-like flowers that bloom in spring and fall.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.