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Dwarf Poinciana
Poinciana pulcherrima, Caesalpinia pucherrima

Deciduous shrub

Attributes:
attracts hummingbirds
tropical
xeriscapic
Foliage Persistence: deciduous

Annual or Perennial?: perennial

Exposure:
partial shade
part sun
full sun
Flower Color: Orange, Red, Yellow

Blooming Period:
spring
summer
fall
Height: 6 feet

Width: 6 feet

Heat Tolerance:
very high
Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Also known as Red Bird of Paradise or Barbados Pride. Tropical plant; protect or expect damage below about 25 degrees F.



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