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Royal Poinciana

Delonix regia, Fabaceae

Zones
10a–13b
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Palo VerdeParkinsonia florida
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Wild StrawberryFragaria vesca
Shade ProvisionNitrogen Fixation
Giant Bird of ParadiseStrelitzia nicolai
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Tipu TreeTipuana tipu

Both large flowering trees may compete for resources and potentially have allelopathic effects

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Royal Poinciana grow in?

Royal Poinciana grows in USDA hardiness zones 10a through 13b.

Is Royal Poinciana a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Royal Poinciana is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Royal Poinciana?

Good companions for Royal Poinciana include Palo Verde, Wild Strawberry, Giant Bird of Paradise.

Design guilds with Royal Poinciana and see companion relationships visually.

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