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Caesalpinia cacalaco
Also Known As
- Coulteria mexicana
- Poinciana horrida
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 15'-20'
- W: 15'-20'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Caesalpinia cacalaco plant details
Caesalpinia cacalaco is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue foliage. In summer and winter yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Caesalpinia cacalaco
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer and winter
- Uses: year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Caesalpinia cacalaco
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Caesalpinia cacalaco
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- summer
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Caesalpinia for your garden
aka Poinciana gilliesii, Bird of Paradise Shrub, Desert Bird of Paradise Shrub, Yellow Bird of Paradise Shrub
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 5'-10'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Poinciana bijuga, Poinciana pulcherrima, Barbados Pride, Dwarf Poinciana, Flamboyan-de-jardin, Peacock Flower, Red Bird of Paradise
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 4'-12'
- sun
- occasional - low
aka Poinciana mexicana, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Mexican Holdback, Mexican Poinciana, Yellow Bird of Paradise Bush
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
aka Barbados Fenceflower, Dwarf Poinciana, Flamboyan-de-Jardin, Mexican Red Bird of Paradise, Peacock Flower, Pink Pride of Barbados
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 5'-7'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Caesalpinia regia, Poinciana regia, Arbol de Fuego, Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Malinche, Royal Poinciana
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 20'-40'
Width: 30'-70'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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