It is a flamboyant as it is a shapely tree. Its large trusses of 4in., orange to scarlet flowers with white or yellow markings put on a spectacular display in late spring or early summer. The blooms are followed by 2ft. long black seedpods that hang on the bare winter branches. Rapidly attains 30-40ft. height and as wide, with umbrella-shaped silhouette. Fernlike leaves, finely cut into many tiny leaflets; give filtered shade.
Mature Size / Spread/Form: 12-15m / Umbrella shaped crown
Foliage Color: Bright green / Red to orange
Growing Rate: Fast
Water requirements:
Sunlight tolerance: High
Wind Tolerance: Low
Salinity tolerance: Low
Drought tolerance: Medium
Family Name: LEGUMINOSAE (sub. CAESALPINIOIDEAE)