Common Name: Yellow Desert Bird of Paradise Shrub
Botanical Name: Caesalpinia gilliessii
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: Plant contains hydrogen cyanide which may cause vomiting, dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath, etc. The seed pods, along with the seeds, contain tannic acid which can cause vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, liver damage, etc. This plant is hazardous to humans & animals. 
Medicinal Uses: None  
Common Descriptions:
Deciduous
Drought Tolerant
Flowering 
Frost Tolerant (20°F/-7°C)
High-Hedging 
Shrub
Trees
Average Width Growth: 3 Feet - 8 Feet
Average Height Growth: 6 Feet - 10 Feet
Plant Spacing: 4 Feet - 6 Feet
Root System: Vertical, Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 2 Years - 3 Years
Hardy Zones: 7A - 10B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Late Spring - Summer
Fertilizing Season: Spring
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:  
If displayed under shade, it would be best to be a lightly shaded area. 
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.  
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day. 
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.