Large tropical tree producing spectacular orange-red flower clusters across the entire canopy in summer. Madagascan origin; widely planted across the tropics.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 10–12 | −1.1 °C to 15.6 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H2 | 1 °C to 5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 6–7 | 10 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Deciduous in pronounced dry seasons; tropical foliage when watered
- Slow to establish but spectacular at maturity (15+ years)
- Wide spreading canopy needs significant space — not for small gardens
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