TECOMA STANS

‘Sundance’ Yellow Bells

OVERVIEW:

Tecoma stans is a vigorous, heat-loving shrub known for its bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers and finely divided green foliage. Its long flowering season provides dependable color in warm climates and attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. Yellow Bells is highly adaptable and well suited to desert landscapes when provided with adequate drainage.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Tecoma stans
Common Name: Yellow Bells
Family: Bignoniaceae
Suggested Uses: Accent plant, screens, hedges, xeriscape landscapes

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 8–12 ft.
Width: 6–10 ft.
Foliage: Bright green, pinnately compound leaves
Flower: Yellow, trumpet-shaped
Bloom Period: Spring through fall
Growth Habit: Upright, branching shrub

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low to Moderate
Soil: Well-draining soils
USDA Zone: 8–11