Poinciana

Description

• Poinciana is a species of a flowering plant.
• They are mostly found in Madagascar’s dry deciduous forests.
• It usually grows to a modest height and spreads widely its dense foliage.
• In areas of the dry season, it sheds its leaves during the drought,
• In other areas, they are practically evergreen.
• They require tropical to semi-tropical climate to grow.
• Tolerant to drought and salty conditions.
• Mostly prefers an open and free draining sandy, loamy and organic-rich soil.
• Heavy or clay soils are not favourable for the tree.
• Flowers profusely during dry weather.

Available for purchase in Capalaba Nursery, Brisbane.