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Tecoma
Tecoma stans
Tecoma is a fast-growing shrub with bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters for much of the year. It tolerates heat and drought and is common in road medians and hedges.
Botanical FamilyBignoniaceae
Native RegionAmericas
Growth RateFast
Mature Size2–5 m tall
Bloom PeriodMost of the year
Common NamesYellow bells, Yellow elder, Piliya
Photo: Gabriel Collares · CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Essential Care Requirements
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low
Water young plants regularly; established plants are drought tolerant.
Soil
Most well-drained soils; pH 6.0–8.0.
Temperature and humidity
5–45 °C · Low humidity
Feeding
Light feeding twice a year.
Pruning and propagation
Propagate by seed, stem cuttings
Prune after flowering flushes to keep it bushy and remove seed pods.
Not known to be seriously toxic.
Top Cultivation Tips
Remove seed pods; it can self-seed widely.
Orange and red hybrids are more compact.
Attracts bees and sunbirds.
Good for hot, dry gardens.
