Tecoma Stans Yellow

Yellow elder (Tecoma stans) is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree known for its bright, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers that bloom almost year-round, attracting pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. Also called trumpetbush or esperanza, it thrives in full sun in warm climates (USDA zones 10B-11) and can be grown as a large shrub or trained as a small tree, reaching 10-30 feet tall. It's valued for its ornamental beauty, drought tolerance, and traditional medicinal uses, though it can be invasive in some areas.

Key Characteristics
• Flowers: Bright yellow, trumpet-shaped, slightly fragrant, bloom in clusters.
• Foliage: Medium green, with toothed leaflets.
• Size: 10–30 feet tall and wide, depending on pruning and growing conditions.
• Growth: Fast-growing.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 10B-11; can tolerate some cold but may die back in frost.
Growing Conditions & Care
• Sunlight: Full sun is ideal for fuller growth.
• Soil: Well-drained soil.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established.
• Fertilizer: Feed in spring and fall to encourage blooms.
• Pruning: Prune annually in late winter to shape and control size; can be pruned to encourage a tree form.