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Plant Habit: Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fruiting Time: Year Round
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Yellow
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Year Round
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Hoverflies
Wasps
Birds
Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Trumpet Bush
  • Trumpet Flower

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Location: Sun City West, AZ
Date: 2018-05-15
Location: SW yard
Date: fall
Smaller Tecoma shrub with great color contrastl
Location: SW yard
Date: 2015-09-21
Close up of the bloom colors, prolific bloomer for me.
Location: Yard
Date: 2020-11-01
4 years old
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