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Caesalpinia gilliesii

Yellow Bird Of Paradise

Plant photo of: Caesalpinia gilliesii
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This plant is the same as Caesalpinea gilliesii. All parts of this plant are poisonous. It is a perennial or a small shrub or tree, used in tropical settings. It grows to 6'8' high and 4'-6' wide. It needs full sun, and blooms are red are bright yellow, blooming most of the year. The foliage is chartreuse and yellow. It attracts bees, butterflies, birds and is drought-tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.