Esperanza 'Gold Star'
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Esperanza, also known as Yellow Bells, is a deciduous shrub growing 3-6 feet tall in the US and up to 9 feet tall in more southern varieties. The plant has several stems and slender, erect branches. It produces trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers that stand out against its lance-shaped, olive-green leaves. In autumn, long, thin pods characterize the plant.
Its natural range extends from southwest Texas to Arizona, through Mexico and Central America to South America and as far north as northern Argentina, and from southern Florida to much of the Caribbean. Tecoma stans var. angustata, which is shorter, more drought-tolerant, and more cold-tolerant than some tropical varieties, can be found in the southwestern US and adjacent Mexico.
Esperanza is often called "Yellow Bells" due to its bright, eye-catching yellow blossoms. Its drought tolerance and stunning appearance have made it a popular choice for landscaping. As part of the Bignoniaceae family, Esperanza is closely related to desert willow, catalpa, cross-vine, trumpet-creeper, and other plants.
Height: 3’-6'
Spread: 4’-6'
Bloom: April-November
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone 9-11, though some varieties may survive down to zone 8.
Origin: Texas, west to Arizona
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
