Delonix Species, Flamboyant Tree, Fengoka

Delonixdecaryi

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Delonix (dee-LON-iks)
Species
decaryi (de-KAR-yee)
Synonym
Poinciana adansonioides
Poinciana decaryi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Los Angeles, California

San Marino, California

Spring Valley, California

Homestead, Florida

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2004 | positive

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