This large thornless shrub or small tree is native to northern Mexico. It has lush green compound leaves and large lemon-yellow flower spikes. Flowers develop off and on during the warm months, and are followed by large woody seedpods. In mild climates it is evergreen, but leaves drop in colder regions. It thrives in full sun and reflected heat, but requires good drainage.
Caesalpinia mexicana (Mexican Bird of Paradise)
Caesalpinia mexicana
Mexican Bird of Paradise, Evergreen Bird of Paradise
This large thornless shrub or small tree is native to northern Mexico. It has lush green compound leaves and large lemon-yellow flower spikes. Flowers develop off and on during the warm months, and are followed by large woody seedpods. In mild climates it is evergreen, but leaves drop in colder regions. It thrives in full sun and reflected heat, but requires good drainage.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 10' - 12' (ft) |
| Spread | 10' - 12' (ft) |
| Spacing | 120" - 140" (in) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Small Gardens |
| Tolerance | Cold, Drought |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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