Family Caesalpiniaceae (ses-al-pin-ee-AY-see-ee) Genus Caesalpinia (ses-al-PIN-ee-uh) Species mexicana (meks-sih-KAY-nuh) Also Known asMexican Poinciana
Category Trees, Tropicals & Tender Perennials Height 6-30 ft. Spacing 4-6 ft. Sun Exposure Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color Bright Yellow Bloom Time Blooms Repeatedly Foliage Evergreen, will lose leaves with frost
Hardiness Zone 8a to 10 F Zone 8b to 15 F Zone 9a to 20 F Zone 9b to 25 F
Soil pH Requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Water Requirements Drought tolerant once established - suitable for xeriscaping
Pruning Instructions Prune as needed to keep confined or to raise canopy
Propagation Methods From seed;direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting Bag seed heads to capture ripening seed Allow pods to dry on plant; break open, collect seeds
Other Details Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds Seed is poisonous if ingested
Freezing Temps by Year: 2009-2010 Year: Freezing temps 12/09 & 01/10 * moderate winter 2010-2011 Year: Freezing temps 01/11 & 02/11 * moderate winter 2011/2012 Year: Freezing temps 12/11 & 01/12 * mild winter 2012/2013 Year: Freezing temps 12/12 & 01/13 * very mild winter
