Cascalote

Caesalpinia Cacalaco

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Overview

The Cascalote or Caesalpinia cacalaco is a semi-evergreen tree, reaching heights of 10-20 feet with a 12-15-foot spread. Boasting small, shiny green leaves, its winter months dazzle with vibrant yellow blossoms. Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sunlight. This low-maintenance choice features thorns and requires well-drained soil. With minimal litter, it's ideal for residential yards or medians. USDA zones 9-11 are best suited for its growth.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — The Cascalote or Caesalpinia cacalaco is a semi-evergreen tree

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — This tree prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sun exposures; uSDA zones 9-11 are best suited for its growth

Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — The Cascalote or Caesalpinia cacalaco is a semi-evergreen tree; drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in, image 53

Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — tree for full; it's an easy-care option that promises to enhance the aesthetic of any garden with its year-round beauty

Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — yellow flowers in the garden; originating from the warm regions of Mexico

Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — tree with yellow blooms; which are especially attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sunlight; tree with yellow blooms, image 56

Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — This low-maintenance choice features thorns and requires well-drained soil; with minimal litter, it's ideal for, image 57

Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — Boasting small, shiny green leaves, its winter months dazzle with vibrant yellow blossoms; long seed pods follow, image 55

Cascalote (Caesalpinia Cacalaco) — reaching heights of 10-20 feet with a 12-15-foot spread; making it an ideal focal point for design, image 54

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