Spathodea campanulata
AFRICAN TULIP TREE, FIREBALL
Bignoniaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen 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
18m
Plant habit
 
12m

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Origins: Tropical Africa

Other Botanical Names: Spathodea nilotica

Other Common Names: Fountain Tree, Flame Tree

 
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Spathodea campanulata
AFRICAN TULIP TREE, FIREBALL
Bignoniaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen 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
18m
Plant habit
 
12m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: dark green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: nectar






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