Caesalpinia cacalaco
CASCALOTE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: Mexico

Other Botanical Names: Coulteria mexicana, Poinciana horrida, Russellodendron cacalaco

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Caesalpinia cacalaco
CASCALOTE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer, early winter to late winter

Bark & Stems: corky bark, thorns


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: barrier, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting






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