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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

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    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

    Bird of Paradise shrub. This open grower has tiny leaves giving an airy texture. It has yellow flowers with longer red stamens. This plant wants bright sun and good drainage. Very interesting flowers. Only 6 available.

    By: Gossler Farms

    "Rarely seen in our climate this heat-loving shrub bears spectacular flowers. Large open yellow flowers have long protruding red stamens that erupt from the center. A fine textured deciduous shrub for the hottest locations in well-drained soil. Full sun and poor soil - it can take the most impoverished soils and still thrive. It leafs out late, often not until May in our climate. To 6' tall and as wide in time." - Xera Plants Minimum temperature: 15 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. Yellow.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    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

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 4'-12'

    • sun
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    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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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 5'-7'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 20'-40'

    Width: 30'-70'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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