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Cascalote, Caesalpinia cacalaco

Cascalote, Caesalpinia cacalaco. March 23, 2006 Arrowhead Ranch.

Cascalote, Caesalpinia cacalaco. March 23, 2006 Arrowhead Ranch.

Cascalote, Caesalpinia cacalaco	Cascalote, Caesalpinia cacalaco
Cascalote, Caesalpinia cacalaco	Cascalote, Caesalpinia cacalaco

Cascalote Caesalpinia cacalaco, Pea Family: ( Fabaceae ), Cascalote; sometimes called Mexican Poinciana. A large irregular evergreen shrub which can be trained to become a small deciduous tree. It may become an evergreen in warmer areas. Attracts hummingbirds. Spikes of solid yellow clusters on branch terminals; flowers spikes up to 12 inches long; blooming early spring through summer. Another shrub - tree called Mexican Bird Of Paradise ( Caesalpinia mexicana ) looks almost the same except it is usually a shrub. Height: Up To 12 feet, they spread out about 12 feet. Flowers: Spikes of yellow clusters on branch terminals; with flowers up to 12 inches long. Blooming Time: Late February - September. Fruit: Tan pod, persistent on branches unless removed. Stems/Trunks: Greenish stems, noticeable lenticils, spineless; a slender trunk. Leaves: Bipinnately compound leaf. alternate, round leaflets. Found: Arizona. Native of Southern Mexico. Elevation: 0 - 5000 Feet. Habitat: Sandy desert washes, dry slopes and mesas to 3,000'. Also used for xeriscape landscaping. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken: March 23, 2006 Arrowhead Ranch.