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Delonix Species, Flamboyant Tree, Fengoka

Delonixdecaryi

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Delonix (dee-LON-iks)

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Species

decaryi (de-KAR-yee)

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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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Delonix Species, Flamboyant Tree, Fengoka

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