Caesalpinia gilliesii
(desert or yellow bird of paradise)
Deciduous
- hardy
- reflective heat to part shade
- average to dry soil
- fast growing
- Filmy foliage on rather open, angular pranch structure. Drops leaves in cold winters, blooms all summer with clusters of yellow flowers aborned with protruding, bright red, 4-5 in. long stamens. Flowers attract hummingbirds.
- Does well in varying soils.
- low maintenance.
- poisonous fruit
- accent, and desert schemes
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