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Shade plant ID

10 years ago

Hi,
This is growing in a shady spot under some cypress trees in my garden. It is spreading, doesn't seem invasive, but I rarely see it flower. It's likely the previous owners planted it. I'm not sure if it's deciduous or not, I'm in California's Central Valley. One plant has reached about 2 ft tall and wide, but it does not have dense foliage.

Thanks in advance!
Cooper

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saltcedar
10 years ago
Tecoma capensis?
Houndhome
10 years ago
It looks like a Cape Honeysuckle.
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
10 years ago
That's what saltcedar was saying. Cape Honeysuckle is the common name.
5ssq
Original Author
10 years ago
Yep, that's what it is, Cape Honeysuckle. It's growing in a lot of shade, no wonder I rarely see it bloom. I may try to dig it up and move it to a sunnier spot.

Thanks all!

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