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Yellow Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia gilliesii
Pronunciation: ses-al-PIN-ee-uh gil-EEZ-ee-eye
SKU #02528
Large, exotic, yellow flowers with striking long red stamens adorn this open, fine-textured shrub. Wonderful for use as an informal specimen, or to plant in groups as a textural hedge or screen. This high-heat tolerant shrub adds superb color to minimal care, waterwise gardens. Often remains semi-evergreen in mild winter regions.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Large, open, moderate growing shrub; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 48 Arch St. Greenwich, Connecticut 06830-0717
- 437 North St. Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
- 53 Ave. A Port Washington, New York 11050
- Mcardle's Florist & Garden Center
- Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouse
- North Shore Garden Center, Inc.
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Yucca (Yucca); Salvia (Salvia); Desert Willow (Chilopsis); Agave (Agave); False Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in a wide range of soils, provided they are fast-draining. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. No fertilization is necessary; this plant fixes nitrogen in the soil and needs little care. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Yucca (Yucca); Salvia (Salvia); Desert Willow (Chilopsis); Agave (Agave); False Yucca (Hesperaloe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in a wide range of soils, provided they are fast-draining. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. No fertilization is necessary; this plant fixes nitrogen in the soil and needs little care. |
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Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 48 Arch St. Greenwich, Connecticut 06830-0717
- 437 North St. Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
- 53 Ave. A Port Washington, New York 11050
- Mcardle's Florist & Garden Center
- Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouse
- North Shore Garden Center, Inc.
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 48 Arch St. Greenwich, Connecticut 06830-0717
- 437 North St. Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
- 53 Ave. A Port Washington, New York 11050
- Mcardle's Florist & Garden Center
- Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouse
- North Shore Garden Center, Inc.
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.