Mexican Bird of Paradise Erythrostemon mexicanusFormerly known as Caesalpinia mexicana and Poincianella mexicana. There are many common names for this plant. They are Mexican bird-of-paradise, yellow bird-of-paradise, yellow bird, Mexican Holdback, Mexican poincianella, Mexican caesalpinia, or Mexican poinciana. All of this is confusing and demonstrates why use of scientific names to properly identify landscape plant material is important.Public ASUFlowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: Near-nativeOrigin: South Texas into northern MexicoFamily: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)Size: 10′ – 20′ can be trained as a treeSun: FullWatering: Regular during summerGrowth Rate: Medium to FastSoil: TolerantTemperature: Hardy to 25 FPruning: To elevate the canopy if a tree form is desiredDisease and Pests: White flies in summerUses: Nectar plant. Attracts Hummingbirds and Carpenter bees. Birds attracted to seeds.Notes: Very brittle wood. When seed pods are dry the seeds launch with a popping sound. Fertilization in late winter will increase growth.ResourcesUofA Campus Arboretum AMWUASmart Plant Tags Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. Products search Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...
