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

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

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.

Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball just above ground level. 3. Mix soil with 25% amendment and %75 soil. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water.