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Yellow Bells, Esperanza
Tecoma stans v. stans

Free flowering desert shrub that will attract attention in the landscape. Shrub holds flowers from spring through early fall. Cut back watering and fertilization in the fall to minimize frost damage. Foliage may be damage in the mid-20's but should recover quickly in spring. Prune in spring to shape and remove damaged foliage. You may find the more common Tecoma stans 'Gold Star' available in nurseries.

  • Plant type: Shrub
  • Maintenance level: Medium, Low
  • Water requirement: Medium, Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
  • Height range: 6–10 Feet
  • Width range: 6–8 Feet
  • Growth rate: Fast
  • Seasonal habit: Semi-Deciduous
  • Flower color: Yellow
  • Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • Fruit color: Brown
  • Fruit season: Autumn, Winter
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Design style: Child Friendly, Hummingbird, Butterflies
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Rocky, Well Drained
  • Canopy value: 50 ft²
  • Native location: Central and South America
  • PH preference: Neutral, Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
  • USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

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