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African tulip tree

African tulip tree

Spathodea campanulata

treeβ˜€οΈ full sunπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 10a – Zone 11b

A tall, tropical tree valued for its dramatic orange-red campanulate flowers that bloom in winter to spring. It grows quickly and makes a striking accent specimen in warm climates.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
40–60β€² tall Γ— 25–40β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 10a
Zone 11b
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Forest Layer Placement

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

West tropical Africa

Function & Care

Functional Roles

biomass/mulchwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting