Caesalpinia — Shrubs
Caesalpinia
Full sun, moderate watering — fine in mild parts of the UK.
- Plant out
- May
- In flower
- Jul, Aug
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H3
- Season
- summer
- Height
- 250–400 cm
- Spacing
- 250 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Growing notes
Grows to 2.5-4 metres. Space about 150-250cm apart. In flower July to August.
Toxic to pets
The seed pods are the dangerous part, so sweep them up before a dog or a child picks them up. If a child has eaten a pod or a seed, get medical advice; if a pet has eaten one, ring your vet.
→ Your vet, Animal PoisonLine, or the Veterinary Poisons Information Service.