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Yellow Trumpetbush
Product Code:
PLT-8657-P
Width:
50,00
(cm)
Height:
75,00
(cm)
Depth:
50,00
(cm)
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IQD35,813.80
Transform your garden into a tropical oasis with the spectacular Yellow Trumpetbush! Known as Tecoma stans or 'انتيكوما', this award-winning shrub bursts with brilliant, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies all season long. It's incredibly fast-growing and drought-tolerant, making it the perfect choice for a stunning, low-maintenance landscape. Whether you're creating a vibrant hedge or a standout patio feature, the Yellow Trumpetbush delivers year after year of dazzling color.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Yellow Trumpetbush, Yellow Bells, Esperanza
Botanical Name: Tecoma stans
Arabic Name: انتيكوما
Plant Variant: Standard
Plant Color: Natural
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Tecoma
Species: T. stans
3. Origin & Distribution
Native to the Americas, including the southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America as far south as northern Argentina. It has been widely naturalized in other tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including the Mediterranean and parts of Africa and Asia.
4. Visual Characteristics
This shrub features lush, green foliage with sharply toothed, pinnate leaflets. Its most striking feature is the large clusters of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom primarily from spring to fall. It produces long, thin seed pods that turn brown as they ripen.
5. Size & Dimensions
Typically grows as a large shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 10 to 25 feet (3 to 7 meters) with a spread of 10 to 15 feet. It can be maintained at a smaller size through regular pruning.
6. Light Requirements
Full Sun. For optimal flowering and vigorous growth, the plant requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It can tolerate partial shade but blooming will be significantly reduced.
7. Watering Needs
Moderate watering requirements. While it is highly drought-tolerant once established, it performs best with regular watering during dry spells. Avoid overwatering or allowing the roots to sit in soggy soil.
8. Soil & Potting
Adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including rocky, sandy, and calcareous soils. The primary requirement is excellent drainage. If potted, use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates. It is heat-tolerant and can withstand high temperatures. It is sensitive to frost; while it may die back to the ground in a freeze, it often regrows from the roots in spring in USDA zones 9-11.
10. Fertilization
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer to support its fast growth and continuous blooming cycle.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Low Maintenance. Care involves occasional pruning to maintain the desired shape and removing spent seed pods to encourage further flowering. It is considered a very hardy and resilient plant.
12. Growth & Propagation
A very fast-growing species. Propagation is easily achieved through seeds, which germinate readily, or by taking semi-hardwood cuttings during the growing season.
13. Common Problems
Generally pest and disease resistant. Occasionally, it may be bothered by spider mites or whiteflies in very dry conditions. Root rot can occur if planted in heavy, poorly drained clay soil.
14. Benefits & Uses
Ideal for xeriscaping, privacy hedges, and as a focal point in landscapes. Its nectar-rich flowers are a major draw for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. In some regions, parts of the plant are used in traditional herbal medicine.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets. However, like most ornamental plants, it is not intended for consumption and may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
Yellow Trumpetbush
IQD35,813.80
Transform your garden into a tropical oasis with the spectacular Yellow Trumpetbush! Known as Tecoma stans or 'انتيكوما', this award-winning shrub bursts with brilliant, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies all season long. It's incredibly fast-growing and drought-tolerant, making it the perfect choice for a stunning, low-maintenance landscape. Whether you're creating a vibrant hedge or a standout patio feature, the Yellow Trumpetbush delivers year after year of dazzling color.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Yellow Trumpetbush, Yellow Bells, Esperanza
Botanical Name: Tecoma stans
Arabic Name: انتيكوما
Plant Variant: Standard
Plant Color: Natural
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Order: Lamiales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Tecoma
Species: T. stans
3. Origin & Distribution
Native to the Americas, including the southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America as far south as northern Argentina. It has been widely naturalized in other tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including the Mediterranean and parts of Africa and Asia.
4. Visual Characteristics
This shrub features lush, green foliage with sharply toothed, pinnate leaflets. Its most striking feature is the large clusters of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom primarily from spring to fall. It produces long, thin seed pods that turn brown as they ripen.
5. Size & Dimensions
Typically grows as a large shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 10 to 25 feet (3 to 7 meters) with a spread of 10 to 15 feet. It can be maintained at a smaller size through regular pruning.
6. Light Requirements
Full Sun. For optimal flowering and vigorous growth, the plant requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It can tolerate partial shade but blooming will be significantly reduced.
7. Watering Needs
Moderate watering requirements. While it is highly drought-tolerant once established, it performs best with regular watering during dry spells. Avoid overwatering or allowing the roots to sit in soggy soil.
8. Soil & Potting
Adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including rocky, sandy, and calcareous soils. The primary requirement is excellent drainage. If potted, use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates. It is heat-tolerant and can withstand high temperatures. It is sensitive to frost; while it may die back to the ground in a freeze, it often regrows from the roots in spring in USDA zones 9-11.
10. Fertilization
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer to support its fast growth and continuous blooming cycle.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Low Maintenance. Care involves occasional pruning to maintain the desired shape and removing spent seed pods to encourage further flowering. It is considered a very hardy and resilient plant.
12. Growth & Propagation
A very fast-growing species. Propagation is easily achieved through seeds, which germinate readily, or by taking semi-hardwood cuttings during the growing season.
13. Common Problems
Generally pest and disease resistant. Occasionally, it may be bothered by spider mites or whiteflies in very dry conditions. Root rot can occur if planted in heavy, poorly drained clay soil.
14. Benefits & Uses
Ideal for xeriscaping, privacy hedges, and as a focal point in landscapes. Its nectar-rich flowers are a major draw for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. In some regions, parts of the plant are used in traditional herbal medicine.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets. However, like most ornamental plants, it is not intended for consumption and may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
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