A large and attractive tree, the delonix requires full sun and lots of room in order for it to take it's natural spreading umbrella shape of bright red and orange bloom. It has several names and alias's – the flame tree, royal poinciana tree, the flamboyant tree or the delonix tree.
Originating from Madagascar, it is now popularly found in large gardens, office landscapes and parks across Thailand.
It can grow to an impressive 18 metres with the right conditions.
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