Caesalpinia gilliesii

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Yellow Bird Of Paradise

 
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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Yellow Bird of Paradise is an upright, fast-growing small tree or large shrub, 10' tall by 8' wide. Clusters of yellow flowers have long red stamens and appear in spring and early summer. After the flowering period, green pods appear, turning brown as they mature. As pods mature, they spit spewing seeds. Ripe seeds are poisonous. Foliage is evergreen, fern-looking, and light green changing to grayish when mature. It may be somewhat invasive but it is easy to control. This plant is drought tolerant but will appreciate extra summer water. Natural growth habit is irregular and open but can be pruned to encourage dense growth. It is quite hardy and can be frost tolerant. It does best in full sun with well-draining, sandy, or rocky soil.

 

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Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown, Green

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.