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African tulip tree

African tulip tree

Spathodea campanulata

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 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
40–60′ tall × 25–40′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 10aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
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

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

West tropical Africa

Function & Care

biomass/mulchpollinator nectarywindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with