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Pride of Barbados, Red Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Peacock Flower, flamboyan-de-jardin 'Pink'

Caesalpiniapulcherrima

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Caesalpinia (ses-al-PIN-ee-uh)

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Species

pulcherrima (pul-KAIR-ih-muh)

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Synonym

Poinciana pulcherrima

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Coral/Apricot

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Tampa, FL (Zone 10a) | February 2012 | positive

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