Tecoma stans v. stans 'Gold Star'
Yellow Bells Gold Star
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.