Tecoma stans v. stans 'Gold Star'

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Yellow Bells Gold Star

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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.

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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.