YELLOW BELLS
Tecoma stans
FAMILY Bignoniaceae
SYNONYMS
Stenolobium stans
ADDITIONAL COMMON NAMES
YELLOW ELDER
TRUMPETBUSH
GINGER THOMAS
YELLOW BLOSSOM
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See: all Tecoma
GENERAL INFO
Flowers June through January.
Native range: North and Central AmericaHorticultural use: Screen
Native range: North and Central AmericaHorticultural use: Screen
TREE CHARACTERISTICS
Tree Shape: RoundedMaximum Tree Height: 25 feetCanopy Width: 15-20 feetGrowth Rate: ~36 in/yearLeaf Arrangement and Leaf Form: Opposite, Pinnately CompoundLeaf Shape: Spear-shapedLeaf color: GreenFlowers: Showy, FragrantFlower Color: YellowFlower Time: Fall, Winter or SummerFruit: Very Large Brown CapsuleFruiting time: Fall or SpringFruit Value: Wildlife use itBark Color: Dark Brown, Dark Gray, Light Gray or Light Green, StriatedLitter Type: Dry Fruit
SITE CONDITIONS
Recommended Planting Area: 4' to 7'Water Use Rating: MediumSunset Climate Zone: 12 - 13, 21 - 24Shade Tolerance: NoUSDA Hardiness Zone: 10, 11Soil Texture: LoamSoil pH: Neutral to Slightly Alkaline
CONSIDERATIONS
Branch Strength: Medium WeakRoot Damage Potential: LowPotential health issues: No known hazardsWildlife interactions: Attracts bees, birdsUtility Friendly: YesWCISA Appraisal: Suggested LCANT 24" box, Suggested LCANT 24" box, Group Rating 1, Approx. cross sectional area 2.09 sq. in.
External Resources
CITE THIS TREE
"SelecTree. UFEI. "Tecoma stans Tree Record." 1995-2025. Cal
Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. Accessed on Jun 23, 2025."
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1393 >
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1393 >
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