Cordia lutea (Yellow Geiger)
Cordia lutea (Yellow Geiger) stems crowded with many clusters of funnel shaped yellow flower petals.
Botanical name: Cordia lutea
Common names: Yellow Geiger, Muyuyo
Family: Boraginaceae
Origin: Ecuador, Marquesas, Galapagos, Peru
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsEver-blooming small tree with elliptic leaves with rough upper surface. Flowers are bright canary-yellow in clusters. Free-branching habit. The plant requires regular watering until established. Nice specimen container plant.
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Cordia lutea (Yellow Geiger) clusters of funnel-shaped flowers next to textured green leaves on stems
Cordia lutea flower cluster with crinkled yellow petals and dark green foliage
Cordia lutea (Yellow Geiger) green fruit maturing among soft fuzzy foliage on the branch
Cordia lutea (Yellow Geiger) cluster of ruffled yellow flowers surrounded by deep green foliage
Cordia lutea with vibrant yellow flower clusters nestled among dense green foliage
Cordia lutea cluster yellow flower with ruffled edges grouped on green stems
Cordia lutea yellow flower cluster with small buds and dark textured foliage.
Cordia lutea yellow flower cluster sitting among wide green textured foliage leaves.
Cordia lutea with clusters of yellow flowers nestled among green oval leaves
Cordia lutea (Yellow Geiger) cluster of trumpet-shaped yellow flower growing near textured green leaves.
Cordia lutea (Yellow Geiger) cluster of round green fruit with small dark speckles on stems.
Cordia lutea (Yellow Geiger) cluster of trumpet-shaped petals atop thick green textured foliage
Cordia lutea (Yellow Geiger) cluster of trumpet-shaped yellow flower parts among deep green textured leaves.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/cordia_lutea.htm
Yellow Geiger tree. Ever-blooming small tree with elliptic leaves with rough upper surface. Flowers are bright canary-yellow in clusters. Free-branching habit. The plant requires regular watering until established. Nice specimen container plant. Nice small tree for limited space yard.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot