Botanical Name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Common Name: Red bird of paradise, Dwarf poinciana Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Habit of Growth: Overall Shape rounded, dense deciduous tropical shrub which features fine-texture blue-green foliage and striking red/orange flowers above leaves Height to 10' Spread to 10' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers light, well-drained soils Hardiness Some frost – Zones 12-16, 18-23 Morphology: Leaves Bipinnately compound leaves, oppositely arranged, to 1' long; blue-green color, leaflets to 3/4" long, elliptic – branches somewhat spiny Flowers bright red or orange flowers in terminal clusters, cup-shaped with long, red protruding stamens— blooms throughout the warm season Fruit brown pod to 5" long, 1" wide Propagation: seed Usage: tropical screen material, can be used for a shapely accent shrub if carefully pruned and maintained – often used in hot, dry conditions in more rustic landscape themes – seeds heavily Landscape Care: Watering prefers deep, infrequent watering – do not allow soil to stay soggy for long periods Fertilizing slow-release at planting time Pruning head back occasionally to induce bushiness and after frosts Pests/Diseases root rot in poorly drained soils Special Conditions/Other seeds and pods can cause illness Origin: West Indies Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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