Royal Poinciana

Create a spectacular garden display with the Royal Poinciana, an ornamental tree admired for its wide spreading canopy, delicate fern-like leaves, and brilliant red-orange flowers. When mature and in bloom, it becomes an impressive focal point that brings vibrant tropical character to any landscape.

Royal Poinciana grows well in Saudi Arabia’s warm climate when planted in full sunlight and well-drained soil. Its broad canopy can provide attractive shade, making it ideal for spacious gardens and landscaping projects.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Royal Poinciana / Flame Tree
• Scientific name: Delonix regia
• Family: Fabaceae
• Plant type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen flowering tree
• Flower colour: Red to orange-red
• Light: Full sun
• Watering: Moderate
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Climate: Warm, tropical, and subtropical
• Growth rate: Fast
• Suitable for: Spacious gardens, parks, entrances, streetscapes, and landscaping
• Maintenance: Moderate

Care Tips:

• Plant in a spacious, sunny location away from buildings and underground services.
• Water regularly while the tree is becoming established.
• Allow the upper soil to dry slightly between watering.
• Increase watering during periods of extreme heat.
• Avoid waterlogged soil.
• Prune young trees to develop a strong, balanced structure.
• Protect young plants from frost and strong winds.

Note: The supplied plant may vary slightly in height, shape, and fullness according to the season and natural growth. Flowers may not be present at the time of delivery. The pot shown is a nursery container and may differ from the delivered container.