Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Red Bird of Paradise, Barbados Flowerfence, Paradise Flower, Dwarf Poinciana
Family: Fabaceae Pea
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Orange, red, yellow |
| Bloom time | Year 'round |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Standard, specimen |
| Height | 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m |
| Spread | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Naturalizing |