Tecoma stans Tecoma stans is a perennial small sized tree or shrub, much-branched which can reach 5 m height. It features opposite leaves, odd pinnate medium green, 10 to 25 cm long. The trumpet-shaped flowers are bright yellow in colour and the fruit is a large, elongated and flattened capsule. The plant is drought-tolerant and grows well in warm climates. Datasheet Common Nameyellow bells, yellow trumpetbush, yellow elder, giger-thomas Botanical nameTecoma stans Family Bignoniaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic Colouryellow / gold Height 4 -> 5 m HabitatGrasslands, sunny rocky cracks, WoodlandBloom TimeApril -> October Plant TypeShrubs, Ornamental,Medicinal, OutdoorFruit TypeCapsule different tolerancesDrought tolerantUsed PartsLeaf, Bark, Root Plant UsesMedicine, Ornamental,Construction (wood) Active substancesTecomine USDA Zone10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10)Sun ExposureSun Soil pHAcidic, Alkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureMoistSoil Type Sandy, PeatyPropagationby Seed , by sowing, by Cuttings, by layering GerminationCold Germinator, Fast GerminatorPests/ Diseasesred spiders, whitflies Open Next Page To See More Photos. Tecoma stans Tecoma stans
