Delonix regia

Royal Poinciana, Peacock Flower

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Orange, red
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, street tree
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 50' to 70' / 15.20m to 21.40m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, vase