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Royal Poinciana, Flame Tree or Delonix regia
200,00 د.إ – 500,00 د.إ
Description
Ornamental Tree – Delonix regia
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 |
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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. |
Also Called | Flame tree, street tree, fire tree |
Characteristics | This tree's leathery, green ... |
Division | Tracheophyta (vascular plants) |
Species | acerifolius |
Family | Malvaceae |
Soil pH | Acidic, neutral, alkaline |
Flower Color | Red, orange |
Soil Type | Loamy, sandy, clay, well-drained |
Hardiness Zones | 10–12 (USDA) |
Country of Origin | Madagascar |
Additional information
Weight | 1 kg |
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Flame Tree | Small, Medium, Large |