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W. Mark and J. Reimer
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Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA
YELLOW POINCIANA
Peltophorum pterocarpum
General Notes
Branches don't droop and are susceptible to breakage. Has fragrant flower. Native to Tropical Asia.
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- Peltophorum pterocarpum - Fabaceae
- Synonyms:
Common Names: Yellow Poinciana, Yellow Flame Tree, Copper-Pod, Yellow Flamboyant Tree - Native To: Tropical Asia
- Habit: Spreading
Has Evergreen foliage. - Shape: Rounded or Vase
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 11 - 12
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Well Drained Soil
- Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Acidic to Alkaline
- Salt Spray Tolerance: Low
- Height: 50 feet
- Growth Rate: 24 or More Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Specimen, Buffer Strip or Shade Tree
- Leaves: Green. No Change in Fall. Evergreen.
- Flowers: Showy, Fragrant, Yellow. Flowers in Summer. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
- Fruit: Purple or Red
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Low to Moderately Low in Leaf
- Litter Issue: Fruit and Leaves
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
- Wildlife Notes:
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SelecTree. "Peltophorum pterocarpum Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 22, 2013.
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