Cascalote
Tara cacalaco
Cascolate has stunning winter flowers that are followed by colorful seed pods. Note: previously classified as Caesalpinia cacalaco.
THE BASICS
Type: Tree
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 20°F
Water: Low
Native to: Mexico
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Slow-moderate
Mature Height: 15 feet
Mature Width: 15 feet
Mature Form: Vase-shaped
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Dark green
Texture: Medium
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Showy yellow spikes
Season: winter, spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: Medium
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Bill Casenhiser
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert, Bill Casenhiser