Caesalpinia mexicana
MEXICAN BIRD OF PARADISE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

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
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Garden Styles: suits coastal, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: border, informal screen, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting

 
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Caesalpinia mexicana
MEXICAN BIRD OF PARADISE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

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
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: border, informal screen, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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