Species yellow bells
yellow-orange flowers, green leaves, stems and yellow-green buds

yellow bells

Tecoma stans

Yellow bells (Tecoma stans) is a tropical perennial shrub with brilliant yellow blooms and a pleasant smell. Its leaves are medium sized and dark green, giving way each summer to long clusters of pendulous yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. Hardy, low-maintenance, and drought tolerant, it is popularly used in landscapes and can sometimes grow up to 20 feet high. Additionally, the plant is popular for its medicinal uses, having a long history of being used in traditional Native American herbal medicine. Yellow bells is a hardy and striking addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division

Hardiness Zone:

10 - 11

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Fruits:

yellow,orange,tan Fruits Ready In

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,tan

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water your yellow bells every 3-5 days. Make sure you water deeply, and allow the soil to almost dry out between waterings. Check the moisture in the soil every other day if possible. Yellow bells thrive in hot, dry climates, so they don’t require a lot of water. Too much water can lead to root rot and can kill your plants.

sunlight

Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans) require full sun to partial shade and need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. They will tolerate some light shade, but only during the hotter parts of the day. During the summer months, they should be placed in a sunny location with protection from the hottest part of the afternoon sun. During the spring and fall, they should be placed in a part-sun location to ensure optimal growth and flowering.

pruning

Yellow bells (Tecoma stans) should typically be pruned during the dormant season, which is in the late fall or early winter. This will give the shrub an even shape and allow for regrowth in the late winter or early spring. Pruning should be done to remove spent or damaged or dead foliage and stems and to promote healthy regrowth. To keep these shrubs within their desired size and shape, light pruning can take place during the growing season. Consider selectively removing up to 1-third of the total stems in the late winter or early spring, and trimming away long, leggy branches afterwards. Pruning can help these shrubs maintain their desired shape and size.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Yellow bells typically start flowering in April and May.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Tecoma stans (yellow bells) typically begins in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Tecoma stans (yellow bells) typically begins in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.

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