This tree has a stout greyish trunk with horizontal branches that form a spreading rounded crown. It has divided light green fern-like leaves and the red tube-shaped flowers appear in a cluster during summer and are followed by flat leathery pods.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Delonix regiais naturally found in Madagascar growing in an open position in grasslands or in forests. It prefers a well drained moderately fertile dry soils in a open to protected sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

Royal Poinciana is grown for its flowers and spreading crown. It is planted in parks and gardens as a lawn specimen for shade or as a street tree. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 3-4 years and is moderately long lived. This tree also used in tropical settings or along water courses and requires ample space to grow as it has a broad canopy and a strong root system. ID 295

Delonix(DEL-o-nix / de-LO-nix) regia (REE-jee-a)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)