Delonix regia
ROYAL POINCIANA, POINCIANA
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity
10m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk.

 
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Delonix regia
ROYAL POINCIANA, POINCIANA
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity
10m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, contemporary & tropical designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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