What is this?

Twistedpoepoe · 13th June 2010, 04:14 AM

Can anyone tell me what this is?

dov · 13th June 2010, 09:38 AM

Looks like a 'Pride of Barbados' - also called 'Dwarf Poinciana'. The proper botanical name for it is Caesalpinia pulcherrima.

TreeSpecialist · 15th June 2010, 01:05 AM

It is indeed the "Pride of Barbados' (Caesalpinia pulcherrima .

It does very well in Texas. With the freeze we had this last winter, it froze back to about 12 inches in my garden. Most winters, it hasn't frozen back at all but then again most winters in Austin don't see temperatures around 10ºF.

It is late in coming out each spring, so don't be in too much of a hurry when cutting it back. It may not show any growth or new leaves until late April or early May.

The seed pods (it's in the Pea family) produce numerous viable seeds which are easily sprouted and propagated.

Each year, it will get larger and more amazing. Plant it on the south side of a protective wall or fence with full sun for the best results.

Garry Brockley · 16th June 2010, 06:05 AM

Good call dov

13th June 2010, 04:14 AM	#1
Twistedpoepoe Sappling Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 7	What is this? Can anyone tell me what this is? Attached Thumbnails

13th June 2010, 09:38 AM	#2
dov Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 649	Re: What is this? Looks like a 'Pride of Barbados' - also called 'Dwarf Poinciana'. The proper botanical name for it is Caesalpinia pulcherrima.

15th June 2010, 01:05 AM	#3
TreeSpecialist Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 373	Re: What is this? It is indeed the "Pride of Barbados' (Caesalpinia pulcherrima . It does very well in Texas. With the freeze we had this last winter, it froze back to about 12 inches in my garden. Most winters, it hasn't frozen back at all but then again most winters in Austin don't see temperatures around 10ºF. It is late in coming out each spring, so don't be in too much of a hurry when cutting it back. It may not show any growth or new leaves until late April or early May. The seed pods (it's in the Pea family) produce numerous viable seeds which are easily sprouted and propagated. Each year, it will get larger and more amazing. Plant it on the south side of a protective wall or fence with full sun for the best results. __________________

16th June 2010, 06:05 AM	#4
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: What is this? Good call dov __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

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