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 |
|---|---|
| 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
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant