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Delonixregia

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Delonix regia by DaleTheGardener
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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Delonix (dee-LON-iks)
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Species
regia (REE-jee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing

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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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Loxahatchee, Florida

Miami, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Tampa, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Bayamon, Puerto Rico

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CostaRica
(Zone 10b) | December 2009 | positive

Beautiful tropical tree. Very easily to propagate from seed.
Obviously not readily available, else more people would grow it.

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