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Trumpet bush (Tecoma Smithii)
Tecoma Smithii
Rs 4,500
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Add a splash of yellow colour to your garden with Trumpet bush, a reliable deciduous shrub that blooms in summer, fall. It reaches an impressive height of 10 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta.
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Category: Flowering Shrubs, Hedge Plants
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Foliage Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Beginner
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative, Privacy Screen
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
- City Suitability
- Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur, Swat
Description
Trumpet bush (Tecoma Smithii) is a distinguished deciduous shrub that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its yellow flowers that appear in summer, fall, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing deciduous plant reaches up to 10 ft at maturity, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Tecoma Smithii
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Mature Height: 10 ft
- Flower Colour: Yellow
- Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
- Foliage: Deciduous (Green)
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Propagation: Seed, Softwood Cuttings
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Beginner, easy to grow and ideal for beginners
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Trumpet bush
Grown from seed or softwood cuttings taken during active growth.
Growing in Pakistan
This plant is both heat and drought tolerant, making it exceptionally well-suited to Pakistan’s challenging summers. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established
Why Choose Trumpet bush?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Trumpet bush is an excellent choice because it works effectively as a privacy screen or natural hedge, requires minimal maintenance, perfect for new gardeners and thrives with minimal watering once established.
Buy Trumpet bush online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I worry about Trumpet bush toxicity with kids or pets at home?
While Trumpet bush is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
Can a beginner grow Trumpet bush successfully?
Absolutely! Trumpet bush is one of the easiest plants to care for and is perfect for first-time gardeners. It forgives missed waterings and bounces back from neglect. Simply water when the soil feels dry and give it the right amount of sunlight, and it will reward you with healthy growth.
What is the ideal watering schedule for Trumpet bush?
Trumpet bush needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter. It tolerates occasional missed waterings once its roots are established.
When and how should I prune Trumpet bush?
Trumpet bush benefits from regular pruning to maintain a dense, hedge-like shape. Trim lightly after each flowering cycle and do a heavier shaping prune in late winter before new growth begins. Since it blooms in summer, fall, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
When does Trumpet bush bloom in Pakistan?
Trumpet bush blooms in summer and fall, producing yellow flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
