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Yellow Bird Of Paradise

Caesalpinia Gilliesii

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Overview

Caesalpinia gilliesii, commonly known as Yellow Bird of Paradise, is a drought-tolerant shrub, reaching 5 to 10 feet in height and spread. Its distinctive features include feathery, blue-green foliage and striking yellow flowers with long red stamens, blooming throughout summer. This plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil and is excellent for adding a tropical flair to xeriscapes or as an accent in mixed borders. USDA Hardiness Zones are 8-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 7–11Climate Arid, Subtropical
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — commonly known as Yellow Bird of Paradise
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — shrub with multi-colored and red and yellow blooms; as it is drought-tolerant once established, image 77Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — multi-colored and red and yellow flowers in the garden; ornamental shrub that brings a lively, image 76Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — and deadheading can minimize the spread of seeds if desired; is a drought-tolerant shrub, image 75Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — Regular pruning can maintain the desired shape and size; and consider the plant's potential to, image 74Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — and consider the plant's potential to self-seed; and these can extend impressively up to 2 to 3, image 73Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — ensure that you account for its mature size for optimal placement; uSDA Hardiness Zones are 8-11, image 72+70

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — Adaptability is a hallmark of the Yellow Bird of Paradise; multi-colored and red and yellow flowers in the
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — shrub with multi-colored and red and yellow blooms; as it is drought-tolerant once established, image 77
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — multi-colored and red and yellow flowers in the garden; ornamental shrub that brings a lively, image 76
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — and deadheading can minimize the spread of seeds if desired; is a drought-tolerant shrub, image 75
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — Regular pruning can maintain the desired shape and size; and consider the plant's potential to, image 74
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — and consider the plant's potential to self-seed; and these can extend impressively up to 2 to 3, image 73
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — ensure that you account for its mature size for optimal placement; uSDA Hardiness Zones are 8-11, image 72
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — The plant requires minimal watering once established and is relatively free of pests and, image 71
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — provided the drainage is well-maintained.<br><br>Aside from its ornamental value; the plant, image 70
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — and can tolerate a range of soil types; reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet and spreading up to 3 to, image 69
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — as it is drought-tolerant once established; blue-green foliage and striking yellow flowers with, image 68
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — Adaptability is a hallmark of the Yellow Bird of Paradise; multi-colored and red and yellow, image 67
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — and these can extend impressively up to 2 to 3 inches; and can tolerate a range of soil types, image 66
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — Its eye-catching yellow flowers with elongated red stamens adorn the plant throughout the summer, image 65
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet and spreading up to 3 to 5 feet wide; reaching 5 to 10 feet in, image 64
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — this plant offers a touch of its native South American warmth to your garden design; regular, image 63
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — With its unique and vibrant blooms; adaptability is a hallmark of the Yellow Bird of Paradise, image 62
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — ornamental shrub that brings a lively burst of color and exotic flair to any landscape; the, image 61
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — The Yellow Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia gilliesii) is a showy; commonly known as Yellow Bird of, image 60
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — USDA Hardiness Zones are 8-11; ensure that you account for its mature size for optimal placement, image 59
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — blooming throughout summer; its eye-catching yellow flowers with elongated red stamens adorn the, image 58
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — blue-green foliage and striking yellow flowers with long red stamens; blooming throughout summer, image 57
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — Its distinctive features include feathery; shrub with multi-colored and red and yellow blooms, image 56
Yellow Bird Of Paradise (Caesalpinia Gilliesii) — reaching 5 to 10 feet in height and spread; provided the drainage is, image 55

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