Poinciana
Delonix spp.
Royal Poinciana by Averette (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
12m | Max | 12m |
4m | Min | 4m |
Flowering
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Poinciana Overview
Contains 11 deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen trees originally from forest habitats in Madagascar, East Africa and India. They have fern-like divided foliage and large vivid 5-petalled red or sometimes yellow flowers, making nice specimen trees.
Other uses of Poinciana
Shade and ornamental