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Peltophorum pterocarpum

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Peltophorum pterocarpum Yellow Flame Tree, Yellow 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 yellow flowers from late Summer. Grows approx. 15-25m tall with a spreading habit. Great to use for a shade tree, feature tree or streetscape tree in coastal areas.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Park And Gardens, Tropical Garden, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser

Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae Asia

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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