This large shrub to small tree has multiple greyish trunks that form a dense rounded crown. The divided bright green leaves have toothed oblong leaflets and the bright yellow funnel-shaped flowers appear from late winter to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Tecoma stansis naturally found from southern North America to Guatemala and Argentina in South America growing in an open sunny position on well drained, fertile moist soils and is drought and frost tender.

Yellow Bells is a large shrub that is grown for its flowers and spreading habit. It is planted as a specimen in large gardens or parks and is suitable for tropical gardens. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and may be trained to form a small tree. It is also grown in a container under glass in cool climates and is suitable for sub tropical coastal or the adjoining mountain regions. ID 1920

Tecoma(te-KO-ma) stans(STAN-s)

Bignoniaceae(BIG-non-AY-see-ee)

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family