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Cascalote
Scientific Name: Caesalpinia cacalaco Bonpl.
Synonym: Russellodendron cacalaco, Coulteria mexicana, Poinciana horrida
Family: Fabaceae

Show Larger Picture A Cascalote in bloom, in the middle of January at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 11-16,18-23 USDA: 9-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Southern Mexico Growth Habits: Evergreen tree, growing slowly to 20 feet tall, 20 feet wide (6 x 6 m) Watering Needs: Little to moderate water Propagation: Seeds

Propagation:
Spikes of light yellow flowers in most of winter. The copper-colored pods are also attractive.