Mexican Bird of Paradise Tree not-blooming Avoid planting in peak summer

Avoid planting in peak summer — especially for larger box sizes that need time to anchor their root systems

Smooth Edge Agave — similar blue-grey coloring with softer leaf edges

The silvery-blue foliage catches the eye from across the street and provides year-round tropical character without the high water demands of other palms

For a 20 ft groundcover area — use 8–10 plants spaced 2

Mexican Bird of Paradise Tree not-blooming Avoid planting in peak summerPhoenix's Best Evergreen Yellow Flowering Patio Tree Mexican Bird of Paradise Mexican Bird of Paradise Tree (Caesalpinia mexicana) is Phoenix's top choice for a compact, evergreen patio tree with showstopping tropical color. Growing 1015 feet tall with a dense, rounded canopy, it delivers cascading clusters of bright yellow flowers from spring through fall and even into winter during mild years. Whether you're creating a shaded patio in Scottsdale,