tecoma honeysuckle orange plant in 4inch pot

Tecoma ‘Orange Jubilee’—commonly known as Orange Honeysuckle, Orange Bells, or Tecoma Orange Jubilee—is a vibrant, fast-growing ornamental shrub or small tree known for its lush foliage and bright, trumpet-shaped orange flowers.

🌿 Botanical Overview

• Scientific Name: Tecoma alata or Tecoma x ‘Orange Jubilee’ (a hybrid)

• Family: Bignoniaceae (Trumpet Creeper family)

• Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree

• Height: Typically 6 to 15 feet (1.8 to 4.5 meters); can be pruned to desired shape/size

• Spread: 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) wide

🌸 Flowers

• Color: Brilliant orange to orange-red

• Shape: Trumpet-shaped, about 2 inches long

• Blooming Season: Spring through fall; nearly year-round in warm climates

• Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees

🍃 Leaves

• Color: Deep green

• Shape: Pinnate, with 5–9 lance-shaped leaflets

• Texture: Slightly serrated edges, glossy surface

🌱 Growth & Care

• Sunlight: Full sun (needs at least 6 hours daily for best flowering)

• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of various types, including rocky or sandy soil

• Watering: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established

• Growth Habit: Upright, slightly sprawling; can be pruned into a hedge or trained as a small tree

• Pruning: Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and more blooms