Delonix regia or Flame Tree is semi-evergreen tree (fully deciduous in areas with a long, dry season). It has a wide-spreading, dome-shaped crown and broadly ovate, 2-pinnate, bright green leaves, 30-50cm long, each pinna divided into 10-25 pairs of elliptic to oblong leaflets. From spring to summer, bears many scarlet flowers, 10-13cm across, the standard petals pale yellow and striped with red. Height to 10m, Spread 5-10m. Native of Madagascar.
Flame Tree
Details
Scientific name
Delonix regia
Conservation status
Least Concern Encyclopedia of Life
Higher classification
Delonix
Family
Fabaceae
Kingdom
Plantae
Order
Fabales
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Lifespan
Poinciana trees grow about 5 feet (1.5 meters) per year until they reach full height, and they can live over 50 years.
Maintenance
There are no major pest or disease problems.
Care
Water when the soil gets dry but take good care not to overwater the flame tree.
