Caesalpinia cacalaco (Cascalote). Evergreen tree, growing slowly to 20' tall, 20' wide. Sun and heat tolerant. Hardy to 20°F. Little water. Native to Southern Mexico. 80 seeds per oz.

Caesalpinia mexicana (Mexican Bird of Paradise). Evergreen small tree or large shrub. Fast growing to 10-18' tall; 6 -15' wide. Yellow flowers. Hardy to 20° F. Drought tolerant. Approx. 300 seeds per oz.

Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Red bird of paradise). Full sun, heat tolerant. Root hardy to 15 F, leaf drop at 30 F. Drought tolerant, happy with infrequent deep watering. Native to Central America, northwestern South America, West Indies. 180 seeds per oz.