Red Bird of Paradise

(Caesalpinia Pulcherrima L) 

Red bird of paradise also known pride of Barbados, dwarf poinciana, krere - krere, Barbados flower - fence, pearock flower, tabachin, tabaquin.
A small evergreen perennial shrub or tree, from the West Indies, 10 - 15 feet high with alternate, bipinnate leaves. The stem and branches are armed with spines. The red, orange, yellow and pink flowers grow at the end of the prickly branches.
This small, graceful tree flowers throughout the year and is a beautiful garden plant.
Peacock flowers has beautiful bowl - shaped flowers in the colors red, orange, orange - red and yellow.
The yellow variety is often called yellow bird of paradise.
The fruits are legumes, 3 - 4" long; when ripe they split open and release the brown bean.

These plants can also be potted for colder climates and brought in during the winter.