Poinciana regia Bojer ex Hook.

Scientific Name: Poinciana regia Bojer ex Hook.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Delonix Raf./ Poinciana regia Bojer ex Hook.

<i>Poinciana regia</i> Bojer ex Hook.
General Information
Usda SymbolPORE12
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsPORE12

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Poinciana regia Bojer ex Hook. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)31
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim300
Planting Density per Acre, Minim170
Precipitation, Maximum100
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)60
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorOrange
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationLow
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)50.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee50
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Seed per Pound900
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Poinciana regia</i> Bojer ex Hook.

<i>Poinciana regia</i> Bojer ex Hook.

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