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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

    Gardening facts about Caesalpinia cacalaco plant

    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

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    Caesalpinia gilliesii

    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
    Photo of Caesalpinia gilliesii flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Caesalpinia pulcherrima

    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
    Photo of Caesalpinia pulcherrima flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Caesalpinia mexicana

    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
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    Caesalpinia pulcherrima 'Compton'

    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
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    Delonix regia

    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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