Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans)

   
 

Fig. 1. Flowers of Yellow Bells. Photograph by Wynn Anderson. Fig. 2. Flowers and foliage, Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Photograph by A.H. Harris.

• Common Names: Yellow Bells, Yellow Trumpetbush
• Scientific Name: Tecoma stans (teh-COH-muh STANS
• Family: Bignoniaceae (Catalpa Family)
• Geographic Range: Southeastern Arizona to Texas and south to Argentina.
• Description: Shrub to about 10' by 6' (tree farther south).
• Remarks: Bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. Tends to die to ground in unprotected areas in the northern desert, but returns with warm weather. Often used as an ornamental.

Last Update: 4 Jun 2006.