Orange Bells

Tecoma X Smithii

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Overview

Orange Bells (Tecoma x smithii) is an eye-catching, semi-evergreen shrub, reaching heights up to 10 feet with equal spread. This hybrid showcases clusters of vibrant, trumpet-shaped orange flowers from spring to frost, attracting hummingbirds. It thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring full sun and well-draining soil. With low to moderate water needs, Orange Bells is an excellent choice for drought-tolerant landscapes or as an accent in warm-climate gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — Orange Bells (Tecoma x smithii) is an eye-catching

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — reaching heights up to 10 feet with equal spread

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — trumpet-shaped orange flowers from spring to frost

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — With low to moderate water needs

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — It thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring full sun and well-draining soil

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — commonly known as Orange Bells or Smith's Yellow Trumpetbush

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — Orange Bells is an excellent choice for drought-tolerant landscapes or as an accent in warm-climate gardens

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 8–12 Ft.
Mature width: 8–12 Ft.

Classification

Family: Bignoniaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — Orange Bells (Tecoma x smithii) is an eye-catching

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — reaching heights up to 10 feet with equal spread

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — trumpet-shaped orange flowers from spring to frost

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — With low to moderate water needs

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — It thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring full sun and well-draining soil

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — commonly known as Orange Bells or Smith's Yellow Trumpetbush

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — Orange Bells is an excellent choice for drought-tolerant landscapes or as an accent in warm-climate gardens

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — fast-growing shrub that can become an outstanding design element in any landscape

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — It is a hybrid of Tecoma stans and Tecoma capensis

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — combining the best traits of both parents.<br><br>Orange Bells typically reaches a height of 6 to 8 feet

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — making it an excellent choice for a statement hedge or a background plant in a mixed border

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — with a spread of 3 to 4 feet

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — The plant's upright, multi-branching habit presents an attractive, lush appearance with dark green foliage

Orange Bells (Tecoma X Smithii) — which can grow up to 6 inches long

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