Tecoma stans (Yellow bells)

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Botanical Name	Tecoma stans
Family	Bignoniaceae
Local Name in Urdu	NA
Common Name	Tecoma Mayan gold, yellow bells
Life Cycle	Perennial
Cultivar Name	Mayan gold
Fragrant or Not	No fragrance
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree)	Upright bush
Height	Up to 30 ft, domestic plants are kept short
Spacing	Solitary plant
Flowering Months	Through out summer, spring
Flower Color	Bright yellow
Growing Areas	Can grow in warm ares
Frost Tender	Yes
Exposure	Full sun
Soil pH	No specific issues
Propagation	Seeds, stem cuttings
Uses	Ornamental woody plant
Other Details	Tecoma stans belongs to the family of beautiful ornamental plants. The word stans means erect (because of its growing habit). Heat-loving plants produce large gold flowers and glossy green leaves. Tecoma grows very easily in pots and in the ground. Avoid over watering. It is a maintenance free plant. If your garden is missing deep yellow coloured flowers, Tecoma is one of the best choices. It has a very long flowering season, from early summer to late fall. Note the glossy green greens and deep yellow flower combination. This is a shrub or small tree that reaches 15-20 feet in height and can be pruned heavily after flowering to keep it compact. Photography: A. Y. Khan