Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Yellow Peacock Flower
Dwarf Poinciana

A small plant with mimosa-like green leaves accented by yellow flowers with long stamens, that bloom from spring to autumn and present a fantastic spectacle of color! This plant can survive short periods of temperatures down to 32 degrees F. A terrific plant for butterfly gardens! Zones 8 - 11 for standard use. 

This plant makes a most interesting deck plant and grows well as a container plant for several years if pruned and shaped, for the home or greenhouse, in addition to being a specimen plant. 

Treat as a tropical that cannot tolerate hard frost.

USES: 
Greenhouse
Outdoor Standard
Bonsai
Potted Deck Plant
Tropical

Fun Facts: 

1. Native to the West Indies and tropical America
2. Also known as Poinciana, Peacock Flower, Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, and flamboyan-de-jardin, Ohai alii
3. Easy to grow in most soils
4. Moderately salt tolerant