Tecoma x 'Sierra Apricot'
Sierra Apricot
Description
This attractive shrub quickly reaches 8' tall and wide. From spring through fall, this plant has beautiful, tubular, yellow-orange flowers that attract hummingbirds. 'Sunrise' can be planted in full to part sun with low to medium watering, needing more during the hot summer months. Prune plant in early spring to keep it tidy. Spent flowers drop to the ground therefore no need to deadhead.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.