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Bring vibrant tropical beauty to your garden with the Red Flame Flamboyant Tree, also known as Royal Poinciana. This fast-growing, deciduous tree is famous for its spectacular fiery red-orange flowers that create a stunning canopy in summer.
Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Height: Up to 30–40 ft (9–12 m)
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Uses: Ornamental, shade tree, tropical landscaping
Planting Time: Sow seeds in spring after soaking them overnight to improve germination. Expect germination within 7–21 days. Flowers usually appear 3–5 years after planting.
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Start Royal Poinciana as a long-term growing project in a well-drained seed-starting mix.
Keep seedlings warm, lightly moist, and protected while roots develop.
Transplant only when plants are established and local climate, spacing, and winter protection needs are suitable.
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