Caesalpinia gilliesii |
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Yellow Bird Of Paradise Bush |
Description
Upright fast growing small tree or large shrub to 10' tall by 8' wide. Clusters of yellow flowers have long red stamens. Natural growth habit is irregular and open, but can be pruned to encourage dense growth. Originally from Argentina & Uruguay. Quite hardy and can be frost deciduous. As pods mature, they split spewing seeds. Ripe seeds are poisonous. May be somewhat invasive but easy to control. Drought tolerant. More open and woodier than pulcherrima.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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