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African Tulip Tree

Spathodea Campanulata

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Overview

The African Tulip Tree, Spathodea campanulata, is a fast-growing, evergreen tree reaching up to 80 feet tall with a spread of 50 feet. Known for its fiery, tulip-shaped orange-red blooms, it flowers predominantly in warm months. An excellent specimen tree, it prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Caution is advised as it can be invasive and its large roots may disrupt nearby structures. Hardiness zones 10-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 9–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea Campanulata) — While it prefers regular watering; botanically known as Spathodea campanulata, image 94

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Climate
Subtropical

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African Tulip Tree (Spathodea Campanulata) — Caution is advised as it can be invasive and its large roots may disrupt nearby structures; tree with, image 56
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata
Spathodea Campanulata

Photograph: Mokkie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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