The Royal Poinciana is a native of Madagascar and very common throughout the tropics. I It is one of the world's most beautiful tree especially between May and July when it is in full bloom.
Flower color varies between orange and deep red.
In Florida it will only grow in South Florida because the tree dies with the slightest frost.
The tree should be pruned many times when it grows to achieve the desirable shape and enable it to grow higher.
It is semi-deciduous. If the winter is dry or if you do not water it in your yard, it will be fully deciduous. Moisture will allow it to retain some leaves. In South Florida, it is dormant essentially between December and April.
Its root system is very aggressive and the tree is very messy at bloom time but the show is worth the hassle!
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