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Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe. Another Method: file or sand through the outer seedcoat, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow 1-2 deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Other: some germination may be delayed until the following year

Native to: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, Tropical Africa

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Peltophorum pterocarpumPeltophorum pterocarpum

Yellow Flame Tree, Yellow Poinciana

In Stock: 2.188 lb (Total:2.188lb)

Peltophorum pterocarpum

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2.19 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

6,930

Quantity:

2.19 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837137

Characteristics

Growing Info

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow 1-2 deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Other: some germination may be delayed until the following year

Native to: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, Tropical Africa

Native

Introduced

Experience the elegance of Peltophorum pterocarpum, commonly known as Yellow Poinciana, a stunning, semi-evergreen tree renowned for its vivid yellow blooms and graceful canopy. With a height potential of 50 feet and a spread of up to 50 feet, this magnificent tree is ideal for adding a touch of natural grandeur to expansive landscapes or as a standout feature in medium-sized gardens. Each tree boasts unique characteristics, but under proper training and pruning, a uniform, rounded crown can be achieved, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.

This fast-growing tree thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10A through 11, across South Florida, and other tropical regions. Its delicate, bipinnately compound leaflets cast a soft, dappled shade, creating a serene understory perfect for shade-loving plants. From late spring through early autumn, an abundance of fragrant, showy yellow flowers adorns the tree, followed by striking coppery red seed pods that eventually mature to black.

Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, Yellow Poinciana is drought-tolerant once established and endures brief temperature drops, though it may shed foliage, quickly replenishing its lush greenery. Its expansive, shallow root system necessitates thoughtful planting to avoid damage to nearby structures, making it well-suited to open lawns or parks. Embrace the tropical allure of the Yellow Poinciana, a tree that promises beauty and shade while demanding little more than occasional pruning for optimal health and form.