Plant of the Month

Yellow Elder (Tecoma stans)

The yellow elder is bright and beautiful from October to December. It has been known to bloom in the spring with yellow trumpets up to 2 inches long that are borne in big clusters. The Yellow elder is drought-and neglect-tolerant which is great during this dry season. It will later form into a bushy tree that can grow up to 20 feet.

• Origin — Caribbean region
  
  
• Foliage — Leaves pinnately compound, with light green and semi-evergreen
  
  
• Salt tolerance — Medium
  
  
• Drought tolerance — High
  
  
• Light requirements — Needs sun to partial shade
  
  
• Growth rate — Fast
  
  
• Disadvantages — Can seed excessively which can make for a messy garden
  
  
• Major problems — None
  
  
• Nutritional requirements — Low, can do without fertilizer. Use 6-6-6 or whatever you have on hand
  

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