About
Tecoma stans, commonly known as yellow-bells or esperanza, is a drought-tolerant, flowering shrub native to the Americas. It thrives in arid and semi-arid climates. Tecoma stans should be planted before summer heat intensifies to allow root establishment.
- Botanical Name: Tecoma stans
- Common Name: Yellow Trumpetbush
- Critters: May attract aphids or whiteflies
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Germination: 7–14 days after scarification
- Hardiness: Drought-resistant
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Medicinal: Yes
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Maturity: 2–3 years
- Roots: Develops a deep taproot system
- Size: Up to 10–25 feet high, 6–12 feet wide