Botanical Name: Common Names:
Delonix regia Royal Poinciana,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Spreading
Description:
Attractive semi-deciduous tropical tree with green fern-like foliage and a spectacular display of showy red flowers from late Spring through to Summer. Grows approx. 6-9m tall with a spreading habit. Great to use for a shade tree, feature tree or streetscape tree in coastal areas.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Feature, Roundabouts / Splitters, Tropical Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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