The royal poinciana tree (Delonix regia), also called a flame, gulmohar or flamboyant tree because of its flame-colored flowers, is a native of Madagascar that grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9b through 12.

Subsequently, question is, how fast do flamboyant trees grow? Royal poinciana is a fast growing tree. It can grow up to 5 feet per year till maturity. Its essential to bear in mind that this tree requires a lot of space to grow. It can grow very tall, but its graceful umbrella like canopy can be wider than its height.

Subsequently, question is, what is a flamboyant flower?

Delonix regia (Flamboyant) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It has compound, broad leaves. Flowers are visited by Phoebis sennae marcellina, Leaf-cutter and Resin Bees, Costas Hummingbird, and Black-chinned Hummingbird. It is a photoautotroph.

How do flamboyant trees grow?

Use a sharp mat knife to nick the outer layer of the seed. Alternately, you can place the seeds in water and bring the water to a boil, then allow the water to cool, while the seeds soak, for 24 hours. Once treated, tropical flamboyant tree seeds germinate in five to 10 days.