Shrubs
Red Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
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Provides showy summer color. Look for selections with yellow flowers.
The Basics
Type: ShrubsSun: Full SunHardiness: 30°FWater: ModerateNative To: West Indies, MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: FastMature Height: 6'Mature Width: 6'Mature Form: Rounded, openFoliage
DeciduousColor: Dark greenTexture: FineWildlife
Butterflies HummingbirdsFlowers
Flower Color: Orange, YellowSeason: Spring, FallComments
Litter: LowThorns: Prickly stemsIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F1568407008ad3257.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Dave Seibert