Tecoma Yellow

Plant Details

• Common Names: Tecoma, Yellow Bells, Trumpetbush, Trumpet Flower

• Botanical Name: Tecoma stans

• Family: Bignoniaceae (Trumpet vine family)

• Type: Deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub/tree

• Origin: Native to the Americas (USA to South America)

• Appearance:

  • Medium-sized shrub or small tree, typically 3–6 m tall.

  • Leaves: Pinnate, glossy green leaves with toothed margins.

  • Flowers: Bright yellow, trumpet-shaped, tubular flowers appearing in clusters.

  • Blooming: Mostly during spring and summer; flowers attract pollinators.

Care Guide

• Sun Light: Full sun for abundant flowering; tolerates partial shade.

• Watering: Moderate; water young plants regularly, drought-tolerant once established.

• Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, and slightly acidic soils.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced NPK fertilizer during the growing season to promote blooms.

• Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape, remove dead branches, and encourage new growth.

 Uses & Benefits

1. Ornamental:

   • Popular for garden hedges, borders, parks, and roadside plantations.

   • Bright yellow flowers create a vivid tropical display.

2. Pollinator Friendly:

   • Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting local biodiversity.

3. Low Maintenance:

   • Hardy, fast-growing, and drought-tolerant once established.

4. Medicinal Uses (Traditional):

   • Some cultures use Tecoma bark, leaves, and flowers for diabetes, digestive issues, and as a mild anti-inflammatory, though scientific evidence is limited.