Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
Needs very little water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pods, Sap
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Botanical Name
DELONIX regia
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
European Beech
In Hindi
चमकीला
यूरोपीय बीच
In German
Flamboyant
Rotbuche
In French
Flamboyant
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
Extravagante
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
Επιδεικτικός
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
extravagante
Faia-europeia
In Polish
Kwiecisty
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
flamboyant
Europae fagi
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flamboyant Tree and European Beech
Season and care of Flamboyant Tree and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Flamboyant Tree and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Flamboyant Tree and European Beech Physical Information
Flamboyant Tree and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Flamboyant Tree and European Beech are as follows:
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Flamboyant Tree and European Beech
Care of Flamboyant Tree and European Beech 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 European Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control 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 European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.