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Mexican Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia mexicana
Differs from other, related, desert Birds of Paradise commonly seen in our area (C. gilliesii and C. pulcherrima). Has a lusher appearance. Leaves are larger, less airy, and have larger, rounded, leaflets. Clusters of smaller, bright to lemon yellow flowers without showy stamens. Blooms throughout the warm months and has very high heat tolerance. Seed pods can be messy and seeds and pods are toxic if ingested. Needs infrequent deep watering. Trim if compactness or a tree-like form is desired. Generally evergreen in our area, but may become deciduous in extreme cold.
- Plant type: Shrub
- Maintenance level: Medium
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Reflected Heat
- Height range: 10–12 Feet
- Width range: 4–8 Feet
- Canopy value: 28 ft²
- Growth rate: Fast
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen, Deciduous, Semi-Evergreen, Semi-Deciduous
- Flower color: Yellow
- Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Fruit color: Brown, Red, Green
- Fruit season: Autumn, Winter
- General foliage color: Green
- Design style: Patio Plants, Pollinator Plants
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 15 °F
- Soil preference: Well Drained
- Native location: Northern Mexico
- PH preference: Neutral, Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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