Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise)

Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) with yellow flower and long red stamens close up.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) yellow flower cluster with long red stamens on green stem.

Botanical names: Erythrostemon gilliesii, Caesalpinia gilliesii, Poinciana gilliesii

Common names: Yellow Bird of Paradise, Yellow dwarf poinciana, Bird of Paradise Bush, Desert Bird of Paradise

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Argentina

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large bush; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in USDA Zones 9 - 11; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Irritating plantIrritating or toxic: Irritating
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsButterfly attractor: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Open, irregular-branched plant with fine bipinnate foliage and showy yellow flowers with long red stamens through most of the warm season. Seeds are toxic. Very xeric, need low water, full sun, well drained soil. Can be trained to small tree. Deciduous, may be evergreen in warmer areas. Size: 5-10ft, spread 4-6ft; rapid growth. Leaves: bipinnate, 3-5in long, finely cut ferny appearance. Flowers: on branch terminals, informal racine of solid yellow flowers with long red stamens; bloom mainly in spring and early summer, then sporadically. Fruit: tan fuzzy pod, dehiscent, curled, persistent on branches unless removed.

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Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) yellow flower and long red stamens close up
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) with yellow flower petals and long red stamens visible.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) with yellow flowers and long red stamens close up.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) with yellow petals and long red stamens extending from center.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) yellow flower with red stamens, close up.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) with yellow flower petals and long thin red stamens.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) yellow flower with red stamens in close up
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) yellow flower cluster with thin red stamens and buds
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) tan brown seeds close up on a plate
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) seeds resting on a plate for size reference.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) yellow flower and green fern-like leaves plant
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) with yellow flowers and fine textured blue-green foliage.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) with yellow flowers and long red stamens close up.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) with yellow petals and extended red stamens under cloudy sky.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) yellow flower close up with long red stamens
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) with yellow petals and long red stamens among green leaves.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) close up yellow flower with long red stamens
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) flower with yellow petals and long red stamens on stems
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) with yellow flowers and long red stamens close up
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) with vibrant yellow petals and prominent long red stamens
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) yellow flower with long red stamens close up.
Erythrostemon gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise) flower spikes with long red stamens and green foliage.


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