Brilliant Floral Display
Produces striking red to orange-red flowers that create a colorful display during the flowering season.
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Flame Tree, also known as Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant Tree, is a tropical ornamental tree admired for its brilliant red-orange flowers and wide, spreading canopy. Its delicate, fern-like foliage creates an attractive landscape feature, while its colorful blooms bring seasonal interest to gardens and spacious outdoor areas. This tree grows best in warm climates with full sunlight and well-drained soil.
Produces striking red to orange-red flowers that create a colorful display during the flowering season.
Features finely divided green leaves that provide a soft, feathery appearance.
Develops a broad, umbrella-shaped canopy that can provide shade in spacious gardens and landscapes.
Thrives in tropical and subtropical conditions with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil.
| Scientific Name | Delonix regia |
| Common Name | Flame Tree; Royal Poinciana; Flamboyant Tree |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Tree Seeds |
| Plant Type | Tropical Flowering Tree |
| Flower Color | Red, orange-red, and scarlet shades |
| Growth Habit | Broad, spreading canopy |
| Mature Height | Approximately 30–40 feet under favorable conditions |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 10–12; sensitive to frost |
| Planting Season | Spring or warm weather after the risk of cold has passed |
| Germination Time | Often 1–4 weeks after suitable seed preparation |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 75–85°F (24–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering | Water regularly during establishment; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Blooming Season | Usually late spring through summer in suitable climates |
| Uses | Ornamental Gardens, Parks, Large Landscapes, and Shade Planting |
Grow the Flame Tree for its spectacular red-orange flowers and graceful, fern-like foliage. With warm temperatures, full sunlight, and well-drained soil, Royal Poinciana can become a striking feature in spacious tropical gardens and landscapes.
Discover how to germinate Royal Poinciana seeds, encourage flowering, and grow this tropical ornamental tree.
Royal Poinciana seeds have a hard outer coat that can slow germination. Carefully nick a small area of the seed coat without damaging the inner seed, or soak the seeds in warm water to encourage water absorption. Sow them in a warm, well-drained growing medium and keep the soil lightly moist. Germination time varies depending on seed freshness and preparation.
A Flame Tree grown from seed may take several years to flower, often around 5–10 years or longer depending on climate, growing conditions, and tree maturity. Full sunlight, warm weather, and suitable soil drainage support healthy development, but flowering time can vary considerably.
Royal Poinciana seedlings can be started in pots, but the tree eventually develops a broad canopy and an extensive root system. Choose a spacious outdoor planting location in a frost-free climate when the seedling is established. Container growing is best treated as a temporary or size-limiting option rather than a long-term solution for a mature tree.