CAESALPINIA gilliesii

Desert Bird of Paradise, Yellow Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Poinciana gilliesii

CAESALPINIA gilliesii

Desert Bird of Paradise, Yellow Bird of Paradise, Poinciana, Poinciana gilliesii

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Maintenance advice : Not necessary.
Botanical/Horticultural origin : Argentina : discovered by Dr. Gillies (GB) 1829
Use group : Mild Climate plants
Height at 10 years : 2 m
Width at 10 years : 2 m
Growth : Medium
Fragrance : No
Exposure : Full sun
Evergreen/Deciduous : Deciduous
Shape : rigid, upright
Colour of leaves : Blue green
Colour of flowers : Red/yellow
Soil type : Dry soil
Uses : Free standing specimen

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An exotic and very original flowering. Originates from sub-tropical regions enduring negative temperatures. Erect bearing, then spreading, delicate and light leaves with little leaflets. Yellow perfumed flowers with prominent red stamens.