Bird-of-paradise Shrub

Scientific Name: Caesalpinia gilliesii (Wall. ex Hook.) Wall. ex D. Dietr.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Caesalpinia L./ Caesalpinia gilliesii (Wall. ex Hook.) Wall. ex D. Dietr.

Bird-of-paradise Shrub
General Information
Usda SymbolCAGI
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree, Vine,
Native LocationsCAGI

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Bird-of-paradise Shrub.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)27
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum320
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum7.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum10
Precipitation, Minimum2
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSummer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationLow
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)35.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee20
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound60000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

Bird-of-paradise Shrub

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