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The Royal Poinciana (Regia) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the year round . The Royal Poinciana (Regia) has green foliage and inconspicuous orange flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous black fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the year round and continuing until year round. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Royal Poinciana (Regia) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Royal Poinciana (Regia) will reach up to 50 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 50 feet.
The Royal Poinciana (Regia) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by container, seed. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 31°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| General Type | Tree |
| Growth Period | Year Round |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Plant Nativity | Introduced to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Early Summer |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | No |
| Shape/Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
| Height When Mature | 50 |
| Vegetative Spread | Slow |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Flower Conspicuousness | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Year Round Year Round |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Container, Seed |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Minimum Temperature | 31 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 60 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 4–7 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 40–40 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 170–300 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 60 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 365 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Leaf Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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