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Caesalpinia mexicana |
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| | Delicate dance of newly developing leaves |
| Synonym(s) |
Erythrostemon mexicanus |
| Common name |
Mexican bird of paradise |
| Family |
fabaceae |
| Life cycle |
shrub-tree Z9-11  |
| Flowers |
yellow (summer) |
| Size |
15-25' |
| Light |
sun-part shade |
Small tree or large shrub with finely divided foliage and fragrant yellow flowers. It is native to northern Mexico and the Rio Grande valley at the very southern tip of Texas. According to the local nursery where I bought it, it is hardier than C. pulcherrima, which contradicts the scarce information I found online. With more than mild winters, it is likely to die back to the ground, although it may regrow from the roots - in which case a 3-6' tall shrub is the likely habit I'll encounter. So far, after a winter with a moderately severe freeze, I've confirmed the dieback habit of my young specimen. I'm hoping for a few mild winters so that I can see its mature habit.
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In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: left fence border About my plant portraits
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May 31, 2025
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