Tecoma stans v. stans 'Gold Star'

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Yellow Bells Gold Star

 
Plant photo of: Tecoma stans v. stans 'Gold Star'
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This selection by Greg Grant is even more floriferous than the species being covered all summer with trusses of yellow flowers. Can grow to about 10' x 8' in frost-free areas, otherwise about 5' x 5' in one season.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.