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Spathodea campanulata
African Tulip Tree
African Tulip Tree, Flame Of The Forest, Fountaintree, Fireball, Gabon Tulip Tree
Plant Facts
| Scientific Name | Spathodea campanulata |
| Principal Common Name | African Tulip Tree |
| Common Name(s) | African Tulip Tree, Flame of the Forest, Fountaintree, Fireball, Gabon Tulip Tree |
| Synonym | |
| Description | Small to medium tropical flowering tree with glossy green compound leaves that are 1.5-2 ft long. Very showy large frilly red-orange flowers in clusters. |
| General Comments | This tree grows to full size only in a warm frost free area. There is a yellow form sold as 'Aurea.' |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | Tropical Africa |
| Height Range | 40 - 75 FT |
| Spread Range | 20 - 50 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
| USDA Zones | 10a : 10b : 11 |
| Leaf Color | Dark Green |
| Leaf Texture | Glossy |
| Form | Tree |
| Flower Color | Orange Salmon : Orange-red : Red-Orange : Scarlet Orange : Scarlet Red |
| Flower Time | Summer : Fall |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | Average : Difficult |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
| Soil Preferences | Rich : Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Medium |
| Outstanding Features | Color : Evergreen : Flower : Heat Tolerant |
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