Mexican bird of paradise, known scientifically as Caesalpinia mexicana, is a vibrant perennial shrub recognized for its feathery green leaves and striking yellow flowers. Unlike its relatives, such as ...

Q: Is it necessary to cut back our red bird-of-paradise bushes in the late winter (here in Sierra Vista)? Some folks in town don’t and their red birds seem to bloom OK. Is it also necessary to cut ...

If you’ve been in Tucson for a few months, you’ve no doubt noticed the ubiquitous vivid orange flowered shrubs called the bird of paradise. You may be surprised to know that there are in fact three ...

Q: I am so jealous! I visited my sister at her home in Phoenix recently. On the patio in her backyard she has several hanging bougainvillea and then ringing the patio slab she has several biggish pots ...