Yellow Elder is sold under the name "esperanza" at Home Depot. It is not very common in South Florida but I think it deserves to be used a lot more because it requires very little irrigation and is truly beautiful.
This tree is wonderful if you have a fairly large spot that you want to fill quickly and which is very dry. Mine never gets water except from natural rainfall and has turned into a huge bush in 6 months time (it quickly reached 8').
The flowers come mostly during the warm season but the tree blossoms practically year round. Every branch produces beautiful bell shaped yellow flowers and the leaves are very pretty.
This bush/tree is not for you if you hate trimming or if you cherish a manicured look.
It is for you if you enjoy beautiful colors and a wild look.
Beware: Yellow elder is grazed by iguanas when small and will not develop if iguanas infest your yard
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