Tecoma capensis 'Aurea' |
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Yellow Cape Honeysuckle |
Description
The Cape Honeysuckle is an evergreen shrub that grows to 8' tall with pruning, or a vine that reaches 20' with support. The leaflets are shiny green, and the fall-winter flowers are yellow and tubular-shaped. This shrub can tolerate sun or part shade, heat, wind, salt air. The Cape Honeysuckle has low to medium watering needs and attracts hummingbirds.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Vine
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.