Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Asia
Types
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pods, Sap
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DELONIX regia
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
चमकीला
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Flamboyant
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Flamboyant
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Extravagante
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Επιδεικτικός
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
extravagante
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Kwiecisty
Bradford grusza
In Latin
flamboyant
Bradford piri
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Maleae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flamboyant Tree and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Flamboyant Tree and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Flamboyant Tree and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flamboyant Tree and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Flamboyant Tree and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Flamboyant Tree and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Bradford Pear
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Flamboyant Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.