Caesalpinia pulcherrima, commonly known as Pride of Barbados, is a fast-growing ornamental shrub or small tree typically reaching 6-20 feet (2-6 m) tall.

Growth Form

• Upright and branching

• Open, airy structure

• Can be pruned into shrub form

• May develop small prickles along stems

Leaves

• Bi-pinnately compound (feathery)

• Numerous small leaflets (6-12)

• Light to medium green

• Soft-textured appearance

• The delicate foliage contrasts sharply with the bold flowers.

Flowers

• Large and showy

• Bright red, orange, or yellow

• Five petals

• Long, protruding red stamens

• Produced in upright clusters

Fruit

• Flat seed pods

• Brown when mature

• Contain several hard seeds