Erythrostemon gilliesii - Bird of Paradise Bush

A small, deciduous tree or shrub with feathery, finely bipinnate foliage and beautiful, orchid-like, yellow flowers with long, bright red stamens. Erythrostemon gilliesii is more commonly known by its old name Caesalpinia gilliesii. It is originally native to dry regions from central Chile to Uruguay. It makes a popular, easy and fast growing ornamental for warm temperate climates in USDA Zones 8 and above and is best adapted to dry conditions.