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Caesalpinia gilliesii
Also Known As
- Poinciana gilliesii
- Bird of Paradise Shrub
- Desert Bird of Paradise Shrub
- Yellow Bird of Paradise Shrub
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 5'-10'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Caesalpinia gilliesii plant details
Caesalpinia gilliesii is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Caesalpinia gilliesii
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, showy, textural, tropical-looking, unique, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Caesalpinia gilliesii
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Caesalpinia gilliesii plant
How to Grow Caesalpinia gilliesii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Caesalpinia for your garden
aka Coulteria mexicana, Poinciana horrida
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 15'-20'
- 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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