Yellow Bird of Paradise Size:3/5 Gallon 6 to 8 ft apart

6 to 8 ft apart Repeating streetscape rhythm About 1 plant every 7 ft along the run The upright form and clean trunk keep it well clear of walkways

A 40-foot fence line needs about 7–8 plants

Bay Breeze thrives in full sun and handles reflected heat from south- and west-facing walls

curving agave that adds movement and contrast in mixed plantings

if you must

Yellow Bird of Paradise Size:3/5 Gallon 6 to 8 ft apartPhoenix's Most Dramatic Desert Bloomer Yellow Bird of Paradise Yellow Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia gilliesii) is one of the showiest flowering shrubs available for Phoenix Valley landscapes. Brilliant yellow blooms with long red stamens burst open from late spring through fall, creating a tropical effect that thrives in desert heat. Its feathery, fern like foliage adds year round texture, while its extreme drought tolerance keeps water bills low.