Family: Fabaceae
(fab-AY-see-ee) Genus: Caesalpinia (ses-al-PIN-ee-uh) Species: gilliesii (gil-EEZ-ee-eye) Synonym:Caesalpinia macrantha Synonym:Erythrostemon gilliesii Synonym:Poinciana gilliesii
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Category ShrubsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage This plant is resistant to deerFoliage Color Chartreuse/YellowHeight 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Seed is poisonous if ingestedBloom Color RedBright Yellow Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Blooms repeatedly Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |