Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Peacock Flower Tree

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Zones 2-5

Beautifully fringed, orange and red blooms cover this magnificent West Indian shrub. It has deeply divided foliage which is also very attractive. This tree is half hardy, growing outside in USDA zones 9-11. Height to 20 feet; spread 12 feet. Sow seed March to May; flowers April right through to October. Seed originates from Australia.