Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pods, Sap
Seeds
Other Uses
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Tropical
Botanical Name
DELONIX regia
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
Golden Chain Tree
In German
Flamboyant
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
Flamboyant
Laburnum
In Spanish
Extravagante
Laburnum
In Greek
Επιδεικτικός
Laburnum
In Portuguese
extravagante
Laburnum
In Polish
Kwiecisty
Złotokap
In Latin
flamboyant
Laburnum
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Flamboyant Tree and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Flamboyant Tree and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Flamboyant Tree and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Flamboyant Tree and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Flamboyant Tree and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Flamboyant Tree and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree pruning is done 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 Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.