Desert Poinciana
Desert Poinciana
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Erythrostemon gilliesii
Erythrostemon gilliesii
Desert Poinciana, Desert Bird of Paradise, Bird of Paradise Bush, Yellow Bird of Paradise, Barba de Chivo.
Tropical America
6
–
8 feet
4
–
6 feet
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Sun/part shade; deciduous with tiny fine-textured leaflets. An airy, fast-growing tropical shrub or small tree; the poinciana flowers are bright yellow with red stamens.
Maintenance
Can be groomed easily by hand, for shaping only. Don’t overwater. Requires excellent drainage; not recommended for heavy clay.
Features
Plant Type:
Small Shrub
Size:
6-8' H, 4-6' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Sandy, Well drained
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Red, Yellow
Bloom Time:
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Yucca rostrata
Fouqieria splendens
Poinciana pulcherrima
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