Tecoma capensis |
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Cape Honeysuckle |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Normans/Hunter/Sortomme
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 orange 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, Vine
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Winter, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.