Peltophorum pterocarpum
YELLOW FLAMBOYANT TREE, YELLOW POINCIANA
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow & red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: pod
 
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Peltophorum pterocarpum
YELLOW FLAMBOYANT TREE, YELLOW POINCIANA
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow & red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal & oriental designs

Uses: shade tree, street tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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