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Delonix regia or
Royal Poinciana
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Delonix regia
(Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Gulmohar, Mour Tree, Peacock
Flower, Red Flame, Royal Poinciana)
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Family: Caesalpiniaceae
Origin: Native to Madagascar
Light: Full sun
Height: 20-30'
Spread: 12-15'
Blooms: Floriferous, bright flaming orange and red, in Summer
Foliage: Medium green, deciduous, , coumpound
Soil: Well-drained,
drought tolerant when established
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds (scarify and soak overnight before sowing)
Uses: Specimen, accent, landscaping, xeriscaping
Comments:
Delonix regia or Flamboyant
Tree or Flame Tree or Gulmohar or Mour Tree or Peacock
Flower or Red Flame or Royal Poinciana
is a very colorful tropical flowering tree. Grown in
the right environment, it is a very fast growing tree. This
perennial tree has a
wide, umbrella-like canopy that offers broken shade for many
semi-shade loving plants. Flamboyant Tree is tolerant of salt
and drought. The Peacock Flower blossoms are spectacular
in Summer and makes the garden glow.
Red Flame makes an excellent specimen tree for the xeriscaping
landscape.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 10-11 |
