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Yellow flowering bush with round leaves – native Mexican plants
What is the small tree with yellow flowers and round leaves in Arizona? The Caesalpinia mexicana, Mexican Bird of Paradise, is a flowering plant species in the pea family, Fabaceae. This drought...
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Mexican, Yellow and Red Bird of Paradise bushes – these plants in Tucson are...
People have asked me – Is the Red Bird of Paradise toxic? Yes all the bird of paradise flowering bushes are poisonous. The orange and yellow flowers of the Caesalpinia pulcherrima, make a stunning...
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Pruning Desert Bird of Paradise bushes and shrubs
When should you prune desert bird of paradise shrubs? Pruning your Red Bird of Paradise, Caesalpinia pulcherrima , which is what I have, should be in late winter or early spring. I pruned mine a few...
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Drought Tolerant shrubs with Orange, Red and Yellow Flowers
The flowers on the Red, Yellow and Mexican Bird of Paradise bushes are thriving in the sweltering heat. Vivid energetic colors of this drought tolerant shrub are sure to catch the eye of any...
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Desert Bird of Paradise quick facts
Arizona’s well-known desert bird of paradise shrubs burgeon with vivid red flowers or delightful yellow blooms. The red bird of paradise, Caesalpinia Pulcherrima, is our favorite and we have several...
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