Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Habitat
old gardens
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
Nannyberry
In Hindi
गुलमोहर
Nannyberry
In German
Flammenbaum
Nannyberry
In French
Delonix regia
alisier
In Spanish
malinche
Nannyberry
In Greek
Delonix regia
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
flamboiã
Nannyberry
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
Nannyberry
In Latin
CHORIZIA
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Nannyberry
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Nannyberry season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Poinciana and Nannyberry Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Nannyberry are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and Nannyberry
Care of Royal Poinciana and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.