Trees
Mexican Bird of Paradise
Erythrostemon mexicanus
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Note: previously classified as Caesalpinia mexicana.
The Basics
Type: TreesSun: Full SunHardiness: 15°FWater: ModerateNative To: MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: Moderate-fastMature Height: 15'Mature Width: 10'Mature Form: Upright, openFoliage
EvergreenColor: Dark greenTexture: MediumWildlife
HummingbirdsFlowers
Flower Color: YellowSeason: Spring, Fall, SummerComments
Litter: HighThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F1568317159d2524347.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Carol Ward