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strange tree flower

comments (6) August 18th, 2009 in gallery

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This is a strange little tree on the side of our house when we bought it eight years ago in Hollywood California.

We never water it but it continues to give these crazy flowers once a year. I would love to know what it is so I might take better care of it.

Thanks!

Pheel

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sajina writes: caesalpinia gilliesil is the correct name. here in Bangalore , India we also call it peacock flowers. these flowers are found in different other combinations too. one of my neighbour has in pink combinations. this is actually a tree. so close to your house might not suit well untill it is pruned. they look very colourful when it is a tree.less maintainence is reguired for this tree.

happy gardening,
sajina Posted: 11:10 am on February 28th
MuffettG writes: Wow... really cool... Posted: 11:30 am on October 19th
Sharon85539 writes: In Arizona it is called Mexican Bird of Paradise. Mine is beautiful. It looks wonderful sitting on the side of a green grassy yard. Posted: 4:38 pm on September 7th
pheel writes: Thanks for the plant ID info!

pheel Posted: 10:31 pm on August 23rd
ferndaddy writes: Caesalpinia gilliesii is correct. Also called Desert Bird of Paradise. Drought tolerant, 8-10'H.x4-6'w. zones 8-10. Seeds are very poisonous! Posted: 11:38 am on August 18th
mot2005 writes: It is Caesalpinia gilliesii (Poinciana gilliesii), sometimes called Texas Bird of Paradise. Posted: 10:40 am on August 18th
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