13/11/2025
The Poinciana (Delonix regia), or Royal Poinciana, is a fast-growing deciduous tree from Madagascar, reaching 8–12 m tall with a wide, fern-like canopy. It blooms vivid red in summer, followed by long woody pods. Thriving in tropical climates, it loves sun and well-drained soil, fixes nitrogen, and provides shade—but its shallow roots, heavy litter, and w**d risk limit planting in places like .
