Tecoma x smithii (Orange Bells)
Tecoma x smithii (Orange Bells)
Tecoma x smithii (Orange Bells)
Native to: South America
Size: 8-12+ feet wide by 8-12+ feet tall
- Sun: Full sun to part sun
- Hardiness: to the mid 20's
- Water: Low (1-2 times weekly during dry months)
- Flowers: Beautiful orange flowers with a tubular base
- Attracts: Nectar eating creatures
- Pests: none observed
- Other Information: Pruneable, This plant is thought to be a hybrid between the central Mexican Tecoma stans forma velutina and the South African Tecoma [Tecomaria] capensis.
- Great Links to learn more:
- https://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=1535
- http://www.californiagardens.com/Plant_Pages/tecoma_smithii.htm
- https://www.bamboopipeline.com/shrubs/tecoma-x-smithii-orange-jubilee-t-x-alata.html