Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pods, Sap
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DELONIX regia
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
चमकीला
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Flamboyant
Crapemyrtle
In French
Flamboyant
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Extravagante
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Επιδεικτικός
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
extravagante
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Kwiecisty
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
flamboyant
Crapemyrtle
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Delonix
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flamboyant Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.