Caesalpinia cacalaco
Cascalote
Description
Small tree or large shrub to about 15' x15'. Branches are armed with medium thorns. These plants will bloom profusely between winter & spring with showy yellow flowers on dense spikes, depending on the coldness of winter. Seed pods are reddish & attractive. Native to Mexico. This plant can take reflected heat.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Spring
Leaf Season
Evergreen
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Poisonous, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.