Delonix regia
Royal Poinciana, Flamboyant Tree
Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Deciduous, Trees
This native of Madagascar, which Hawaiians call ohai’ula, is as flamboyant as it is shapely. Its large trusses of 4-in., orange to scarlet flowers with white or yellow markings put on a spectacular display in late spring or early summer. The blooms are followed by 2-ft.-long black seedpods that hang on the bare winter branches.
Rapidly attains 30’40 ft. tall and as wide, with umbrella-shaped silhouette. Fernlike leaves, finely cut into many tiny leaflets, give filtered shade. Good drought tolerance; moderate tolerance to wind and salt.
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