Delonix regia/Royal Poinciana

Striking orange-red flowers and mimosa-like foliage
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Scientific Name:	Delonix regia
Common Name:	Royal Poinciana
Plant Type:	Deciduous
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height:	20-30 feet
Spread:	30 - 40 feet
Bloom time:	Spring, Summer
Flower color:	Yellow, Red
Fruit present:	Summer, Fall
Fruit color:	Brown
Light Exposure:	Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:	Fast
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No

Comments:	This tree from Madagascar is flamboyant in red flowers in spring and summer. As a flowering tree, it has few peers. It is considered one of the five most beautiful trees in the world. Being a tropical one would assume that it is evergreen, but it is without leaves for about two months in winter. There is also a yellow flowered selection. It grow best in moist soils, but will tolerate droughty ones.