🌿 Acacia Tecoma (Tecoma stans)

Introduce the vibrant Acacia Tecoma to your landscape—a resilient, fast-growing shrub renowned for its striking yellow trumpet-shaped flowers and adaptability to various climates.

🌟 Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Tecoma stans

• Common Names: Yellow Bells, Yellow Elder, Trumpet Bush

• Origin: Native to the Americas, including parts of the southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

• Growth Habit: Semi-evergreen shrub or small tree with an upright, bushy form

• Mature Size: Typically reaches 10–25 feet (3–7.5 meters) in height and 8–15 feet (2.4–4.5 meters) in spread

• Foliage: Pinnate, medium green leaves with 3–13 lance-shaped leaflets

• Flowers: Showy, trumpet-shaped blooms in bright yellow, appearing in clusters from spring to fall

• Fruit: Long, narrow capsules containing papery-winged seeds

• Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun

• Soil Preferences: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates poor soils

• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA zones 10–11

🌱 Garden Appeal:

The Acacia Tecoma is celebrated for its vibrant floral display and adaptability. Its bright yellow flowers attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds, adding dynamic life to your garden. The plant’s resilience to drought and poor soil conditions makes it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

🛒 Ideal for Your Landscape:

Incorporate the Acacia Tecoma into your garden to enjoy its beauty and resilience. Its fast growth and striking flowers make it a valuable addition to various garden settings, including coastal areas, parks, and streetscapes.