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Tecoma capensis

Cape Honeysuckle

Plant photo of: Tecoma capensis
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

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, and salt air. The Cape Honeysuckle is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.