Poinciana gilliesii

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This plant is the same as Caesalpinea gilliesii. All parts of this plant are poisonous. It is a perennial or a small shrub or tree, used in tropical settings. It grows to 6'8' high and 4'-6' wide. It needs full sun, and blooms are red are bright yellow, blooming most of the year. The foliage is chartreuse and yellow. It attracts bees, butterflies, birds and is drought-tolerant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.