This attractive tropical tree has a light brown trunk with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has long divided drooping leaves with oblong leaflets and the orange-red tube-shaped flowers are arranged in a pendant cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Brownea ariza is naturally found in South America from Venezuela to the island of Trinidad growing in rainforests along creeks as an understorey plant. 

It prefers a well drained moist organic rich acidic soil in a semi shaded wind protected humid position and is frost and drought tender. 

The Rose of Venezuela is grown for its flowers and its drooping foliage. It is planted in parks and gardens along shaded borders or as an understorey in a rainforest setting. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It is also grown in courtyards for shade or around pools for a tropical effect. ID 440

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated outside its native region and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery.

Brownea  (BROWN-ee-a) ariza (ar-ee-za)

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)