Caesalpinia mexicana

Mexican Bird of Paradise, Mexican Poinciana

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring through Fall
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Standard, specimen, street tree
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America