Caesalpinia cacalaco

Cascalote, Caesalpinia

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Winter
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Standard, specimen
Height 12' to 15' / 3.60m to 4.60m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America