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Why it’s special?

Blooms almost year-round
Fast-growing and hardy
Drought-tolerant once established
Attracts bees and butterflies
Ideal for hedges and screens

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🌎 Country of origin: India

Tecoma stans 'Gold' (Yellow Elder) is a vigorous evergreen shrub prized across India for its clusters of bright golden, trumpet-shaped flowers borne nearly all year in warm regions. Fast-growing and tough, it reaches 2-4 m and thrives in full sun with little fuss, making it a favourite for hedges, screens and borders. The glossy serrated leaves form a dense backdrop to the showy blooms, which attract bees, butterflies and sunbirds. Heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it suits gardens, roadsides and large containers. Regular trimming keeps it bushy and flowering. An ideal low-maintenance flowering shrub for Indian plains and coastal areas.

Specifications

Family	Bignoniaceae
Native region	Tropical America
Mature height	2-4 m
Mature spread	1.5-2.5 m
Growth rate	Fast
Foliage	Evergreen, glossy serrated leaflets
Flower colour	Bright golden yellow
Flower season	Almost year-round, peak monsoon to winter
Climate zone	Tropical and subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight	Full sun for best flowering; tolerates light shade.
Watering	Moderate; water when topsoil dries, drought-tolerant once established.
Soil / mix	Well-drained loamy or sandy soil; adapts to most soils.
Temperature	Thrives 15-40°C; sensitive to hard frost.
Humidity	Tolerates both dry and humid conditions.
Fertilizer	Feed monthly in growing season with balanced NPK or compost.
Pruning	Trim after flowering flushes to keep bushy and dense.
Repotting	Repot container plants every 1-2 years in fresh mix.
Propagation	By seeds or semi-hardwood stem cuttings.
Pests & problems	Generally pest-free; watch for mealybugs and aphids.
Toxicity / safety	Mildly toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children.
Difficulty	Very easy, beginner friendly.

Uses

Excellent for flowering hedges, screens, borders and roadside landscaping. Also grown in large pots and as a nectar source for pollinators.

Growing tips

Plant in full sun and pinch young tips to encourage branching; in the plains it flowers best after monsoon with light feeding and regular deadheading.

Yellow Elder Care

Yellow Elder (Tecoma stans Gold) is an easy-going flowering shrub that thrives in full sun with at least six hours of direct light daily. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry and avoid waterlogging, as it prefers well-drained soil. Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season and prune lightly after flowering to keep the plant bushy and encourage more of its bright yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms.

Where to Place Yellow Elder

This sun-loving shrub is ideal for balconies, terraces, garden borders and entrance areas where it gets plenty of light. Grown in a pot it makes a cheerful container plant for sunny corners, while in the ground it forms an attractive flowering hedge or standalone accent. Choose a spot with good air circulation and bright sunlight to enjoy continuous clusters of golden flowers.

Yellow Elder Benefits & Uses

Tecoma stans Gold flowers almost year-round in warm climates, offering long-lasting colour with very little effort. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies and sunbirds, making it a useful pollinator plant for Indian gardens. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it works well as an ornamental shrub, informal hedge or a bright container plant for low-maintenance spaces.

Why Buy Yellow Elder Online in India

GardenGo stocks Yellow Elder locally and delivers it fast, often within about two hours in serviced areas, so your plant arrives fresh and healthy rather than stressed from days in transit. Choose from the 5 inch and 7 inch sizes on this page to suit your pot, balcony or garden. You can add pots, soil, and tools to the same order and get everything for your garden delivered together.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Yellow Elder?

Water moderately, letting the topsoil dry between waterings. Once established it is quite drought-tolerant and needs water only every few days in heat.

How much sunlight does it need?

It needs full sun, at least 6 hours daily, for the heaviest flowering. It tolerates light shade but blooms less.

Is Yellow Elder safe for pets?

It is considered mildly toxic if eaten, so keep pets and small children from chewing the leaves, seeds or flowers.

When and how do I repot it?

Repot container plants every 1-2 years before the growing season into a larger pot with fresh, well-drained mix.

How do I propagate Yellow Elder?

Propagate easily from semi-hardwood stem cuttings or by sowing the flat winged seeds; cuttings root within a few weeks in warmth.

Why is my plant not flowering?

Too much shade, over-watering or excess nitrogen cause poor blooms. Move it to full sun and avoid heavy nitrogen feeding.

When does it bloom?

In warm Indian regions it flowers almost year-round, with the heaviest flushes from monsoon through winter.

Can I grow it indoors?

No, it is an outdoor sun-loving shrub. Grow it in the garden or on a bright open terrace in a large pot.

Is it toxic to humans?

All parts are mildly toxic if ingested in quantity, so it is best handled as ornamental only and kept out of reach of children.

What fertilizer should I use?

Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced NPK fertilizer or compost; a phosphorus-rich feed boosts flowering.

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