Yellow Bells Esperanza DescriptionBotanical Name: Tecoma stans v. angustata Native to Arizona and West Texas. A deciduous shrub with an erect, irregular growth habit. Leaves are green, opposite, compound, elliptic-lanceolate, 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" long, 1/4" to 1/2" wide, 5-13 leaflets. Produces bright yellow blooms from late spring through autumn. Followed by long, narrow, brown seed pods. A very showy shrub for this region with a fast growth rate. Prune back hard in late winter, early spring to generate new growth. Very drought tolerant. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: ShrubsName: Yellow Bells EsperanzaPlant Type: Deciduous Flower: Yellow, tubular, 1" to 1 3/4" long Mature Size: 10' x 8' Water: Very low Exposure:: Full sun Spacing: 4' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: April through October CommentsComments: The attractive yellow blooms and drought tolerance make this a great shrub for this region.