Royal Poinciana
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It’s best planted in a large expanse of lawn with no garden bed beneath, since the poinciana’s root system is superficial rather than deep. This means it will compete with (and win out over) nearby plants for water and nutrients.
Poincianas are fast-growing trees, reaching heights of 40 to 50 feet. It can grow even wider than its height, so plan accordingly when you choose a place to plant. Tropical in nature, these red-flowering trees do best in Zone 10, beginning to flower at age 4 or 5.
They are deciduous (though thankfully our winters are short), and produce seed pods which won’t become a nuisance since seeds take years to germinate.
Plant in a well-drained area in full sun for ideal fullness and flowering. The showy poinciana flowers appear in late spring through mid-summer.