Common name: Baja Fairy Duster
Botanical name: Calliandra californica

Baja fairy duster grows to about 5' x 5'. Plants are evergreen in climates without frost. Red powderpuff blooms are most abundant in spring, but continue into fall. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Good as an informal hedge. May be sold as Calliandra peninsularis.

Common name: Cascalote
Botanical name: Caesalpinia cacalaco

Small tree or large shrub to about 15' x15'. Branches are armed with medium thorns. These plants will bloom profusely between winter & spring with showy yellow flowers on dense spikes, depending on the coldness of winter. Seed pods are reddish & attractive. Native to Mexico.

Common name: Arizona Yellow Bells
Botanical name: Tecoma stans v. angustata

Fast growing evergreen shrub grows quickly to 10' x 8'. Bright green leaves are more pinnately divided the Tecoma stans stans. Slightly fragrant flowers are bright yellow & borne in clusters from spring until late fall. Accepts full sun. Drought resistant once established. Needs a well drained site. Great for a tropical feel. Native to Arizona and Texas.