Yellow Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia gilliesii
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | ses-al-PIN-ee-uh gil-EEZ-ee-eye |
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Average Size at Maturity | Large, open, moderate growing shrub; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Rock Garden, Specimen |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Heat Loving |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Companion Plants | Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Yucca (Yucca); Salvia (Salvia); Desert Willow (Chilopsis); Agave (Agave); False Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
Thrives in a wide range of soils, provided they are fast-draining. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. No fertilization is necessary; this plant fixes nitrogen in the soil and needs little care.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11

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