Description

Caesalpinia Pulcherrima tree description

The Caesalpinia Pulcherrima (Dwarf Poinciana) tree’s common name creates confusion because it is not a miniature form of the Royal Poinciana tree. The tree does have a resemblance to its larger namesake.

Dwarf poinciana, is a small tree (12 feet 3.66 m) or shrub. The crown is dense, vase-shaped, but irregular. It has drooping branches, susceptible to breakage. Also, the  green leaves are bipinnate, mostly opposite, oblong or oval, 8 to 16 inches (40.64 cm) long overall. While the leaflets are less than 2 inches (5.08 cm) long.

Flowers and Fruits

The true showstopper of the Caesalpinia pulcherrima is its flowers. They are incredibly showy, borne on lengthy stalks up to 8 inches (20.32 cm) long that project beautifully above the leaves. The bowl-shaped blooms are 2 to 3 inches (7.62 cm) across, displaying striking yellow, orange, or red petals with long, extended red stamens. The fruits are flat, brown pods, 3 to 4 inches (10.16 cm) long, which split open when ripe to expose small brown seeds.

Dwarf Poinciana Cultivation & Landscape Use

Propagate the Caesalpinia Pulcherrima (Dwarf Poinciana) with seeds. Once propagated, this plant is easy to grow in well-drained alkaline to acid soils. Also, due to the plant’s natural growth form, low-branching and spreading it can obtain shrub form.

Dwarf Poinciana benefits from trimming and ideal for landscaping, especially for informal plantings in gardens or parks; it is considered a colorful accent along a shrub border.

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Other common names: Peacock flower

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