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Fabaceae
Delonix Regia
Delonix regia
Grandeur and tropical paradise.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Delonix
- Native to
- Madagascar
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Deciduous tree
- Height
- 7-12 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, sandy
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Known as the flamboyant tree, it is considered one of the most spectacular flowering trees in the world.
- Ironically, delonix regia is nearly extinct in its native Madagascar but thrives in tropical cities worldwide.
- The wide, umbrella-shaped canopy can spread to 12 meters or more, providing dense shade.
- The seed pods can grow up to 60 cm long and become woody, sometimes used as percussion instruments.
- In many tropical countries, the flowering of the flamboyant tree signals the end of the school year.
Color meanings
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Flamboyance
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Celebration
2
Tropical beauty