CAESALPINIA GILLIESII
Common Name(s): Mexican Bird of Paradise
Origin: Southern USA, Mexico
Size: 8' - 12' h x 4' - 6' w
Type: Perennial (Drought Tolerant, Deciduous)
Light: Full Sun to Half Day Sun
Small growing evergreen tree with attractive yellow flowers with red tongues late Spring to Fall. Best results in full sun (4-6 hours min). This tree will reach up to 12 feet tall, slower growing so will take a few years. Drought tolerant in the ground once established or can take regular garden water. Excellent garden or container plant. Deciduous in Winter, great for colder climates. Prune in Spring to shape. Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies.
