Caesalpinia mexicana
Mexican Bird of Paradise
Description
This is a large shrub reaching 15' tall and 4'-6' wide. It has fern-like, lush, dark green, evergreen foliage. Spectacular yellow flowers appear in spring and summer. After flowering, pods appear on the shrub and will "explode" at times. It will tolerate heat more than other species. It grows moderately fast and needs well drained soil. In the low desert, it is evergreen and can bloom all year round. It prefers full sun and does best with occasional watering.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.