Royal Poinciana

Delonix regia

Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) is a flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 10-12, that matures to about 30-40 ft × 40-70 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in sandy and well-drained soil. Expect orange, red and yellow blooms in summer. It stands up well to drought and salt.

USDA zones

10-12

Sun

Full sun

Water

Medium

Mature size

30-40 ft × 40-70 ft

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Sandy, Well-drained

Foliage

Green

Bloom color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Bloom season

Summer

Tough against

Drought, Salt

Native to

Madagascar