The Royal Poinciana bonsai s a beautiful tropical tree that is native to Madagascar. Caring for the royal poinciana bonsai can be a challenge.

by Kyle Sweet, CGCS The bright summer sun brings the brilliant Royal Poinciana to bloom here in our tropical paradise of Sanibel and Captiva. This large, blooming shade tree is a favorite of many i…

A Royal Poinciana Tree In Bloom

Gulmohar: Common name: Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana, Gulmohar गुलमोहर (Hindi), Krishnachura (Bengali), Kempu torai (Kannada) Botanical name: Delonix regia Family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae (pea family) Discovered in the early 19th century in its native Madagascar by botanist Wensel Bojer, Gulmohar is a flamboyant tree in flower - some say the world's most colorful tree. For several weeks in spring and summer it is covered with exuberant clusters of flame-red flowers, 4-5 in across. Even up close…

With a really big chill behind us, we can begin to plant our gardens for the new year....

Royal Poinciana tree (Delonix regia) bright red tops, attractive, large shade canopy, lacy fernlike leaves, seed pods make a rattling sound. [DETAILS]

The royal poinciana (Delonix regia), hardy in USDA zones 10-12, tolerates poor soils and hard pruning. This makes it easy to use a royal poinciana for bonsai. Here's how to plant and prune your royal poinciana properly.

The Four Seasons: Spring in Florida The first sign of spring in South Florida is the appearance of the Golden Tabebuia. Last Sunday there wasn't a single blossom visible; on Monday, the trees burst forth with clusters that look like richly buttered popcorn. Every gas station has several. These trees are very hardy, easy to grow, and spectacular looking in the spring. So they are found everywhere - in every mall, around gas stations, along the streets, and in yards. They are delightful and…

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Poinciana trees are beautiful tropical trees with bright red, orange or yellow flowers. Here's how to keep poinciana trees small.