Bird of Paradise Yellow DescriptionBotanical Name: Caesalpinia gilliesii Native to Argentina and Uruguay. This shrub or small tree has an open and irregular growth habit. Leaves are compound, dark green, with many small leaflets 3/4" - 1" long. It bears short racemes of yellow flowers with long red stamens. Followed by brown seed pods in autumn. Can be made dense with pruning or turned into a small tree. A very tough shrub with a fast growth rate. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: ShrubsName: Bird of Paradise YellowPlant Type: Deciduous Flower: Short racemes of yellow flowers with long red stamens Mature Size: 10' x 8' Water: LowExposure:: Full sun Spacing: 4' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: Reseeds very easily.