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Interesting ferny foliage of the hummingbird attractant Caesalpinia gilliesii or Yellow Bird of
Paradise or Mexican Bird of Paradise tree |
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Caesalpinia gilliesii
(Yellow
Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of Paradise) |
Origin: Native to Argentina
Family: Caesalpiniaceae
Light:
Full sun
Height: 5-10'
Spread: 4-6'
Blooms: Showy, delicately scented, 3-5" long, yellow with long red stamen on branch
terminals
Foliage:
Bi-pinnate,
light green, ferny, 3-5" long
Fruit: Fuzzy pod, tan, curled, poisonous seeds
Trunk: Greenish slender stem with noticeable lenticils
Soil: Well-drained, sandy, drought tolerant
Water: Abundant
Propagation:
Seeds
Uses: Landscaping, xeriscaping, dry garden
Comments: Caesalpinia
gilliesii or Yellow Bird of Paradise or Mexican Bird of Paradise is an interesting low-maintenance and fast growing
decidious shrub. This self-seeding hardy shrub can be trained to grow into a tree.
Hummingbirds and bees love the long-lasting blooms of the Mexican Bird
of Paradise. Deadhead
to prevent volunteer seedlings. Caesalpinia gilliesii bears
attractive beautiful bright yellow flowers and it makes an excellent
specimen or landscaping plant in the garden. The foliage itself
are attractive even without the blooms.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 4-8 |
