Royal Poinciana, Flamboyant Tree
tree
🔬 Delonix regia
Fabaceae
Fabales
9-15 متر
A magnificent, fast-growing tropical tree with a wide-spreading, umbrella-like crown, consistently voted among the top 5 most beautiful flowering trees in the world.
Elegant, lacy, fern-like, twice-pinnate leaves, 30-50 cm long.
Large, spectacular, scarlet-orange flowers that bloom in dense clusters. The upper petal is white or yellow with red streaks.
Dark brown, flat, swordlike, woody pods, up to 60 cm long, sometimes remaining on the tree for a year or more.
Plant in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Requires regular watering after planting, drought-tolerant. Can be hard-pruned to maintain size.
Few problems, may be susceptible to some insects.
Madagascar
20-35°C
شمس كاملة (Full sun)
May to August.
Well-drained soil.
Provides dense shade, attracts pollinators.
A striking ornamental tree, planted in parks and along streets.
Also known as the "Flame Tree" for its spectacular fiery flowers.
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