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Yellow Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia gilliesii
Pronunciation: ses-al-PIN-ee-uh gil-EEZ-ee-eye
SKU #02528
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Large, open, moderate growing shrub; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Large, exotic, yellow flowers with striking long red stamens adorn this open, fine-textured shrub. Wonderful for use as an informal specimen, or to plant in groups as a textural hedge or screen. This high-heat tolerant shrub adds superb color to minimal care, waterwise gardens. Often remains semi-evergreen in mild winter regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Yucca (Yucca); Salvia (Salvia); Desert Willow (Chilopsis); Agave (Agave); False Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | Large, exotic, yellow flowers with striking long red stamens adorn this open, fine-textured shrub. Wonderful for use as an informal specimen, or to plant in groups as a textural hedge or screen. This high-heat tolerant shrub adds superb color to minimal care, waterwise gardens. Often remains semi-evergreen in mild winter regions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Yucca (Yucca); Salvia (Salvia); Desert Willow (Chilopsis); Agave (Agave); False Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Yellow Bird of Paradise produce flowers?
Summer
Is Yellow Bird of Paradise evergreen or deciduous?
Yellow Bird of Paradise is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Yellow Bird of Paradise?
Yellow Bird of Paradise is Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Yellow Bird of Paradise resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Yellow Bird of Paradise grow?
Yellow Bird of Paradise has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Yellow Bird of Paradise in my landscape?
Yellow Bird of Paradise is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
What color are Yellow Bird of Paradise flowers?
Yellow Bird of Paradise produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Yellow Bird of Paradise?
Yellow Bird of Paradise has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Yellow Bird of Paradise?
Good companion plants for Yellow Bird of Paradise include: Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Yucca (Yucca); Salvia (Salvia); Desert Willow (Chilopsis); Agave (Agave); False Yucca (Hesperaloe).
How do I care for Yellow Bird of Paradise?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.