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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: Maintain a higher humidity and temperatures between 77 and 86F. Ensure the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged. |surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seeds need warmer temperatures to germinate (77°+ F), and take 2-6 weeks to sprout.

Native to: Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania

Native

Introduced

Spathodea campanulataSpathodea campanulata

African Tuliptree

In Stock: 0.235 lb (Total:0.235lb)

Spathodea campanulata

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0.23 lb

Details

Germination:

78%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

73,682

Quantity:

0.23 lb

Collected in:

Honduras

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1830314

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Other: Seeds need warmer temperatures to germinate (77°+ F), and take 2-6 weeks to sprout.

Native to: Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania

Native

Introduced

Transform your landscape with the dramatic beauty of the African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata), renowned for its extraordinary reddish-orange, tulip-shaped blooms that captivate any observer. Originating from tropical Africa, this member of the Bignoniaceae family stands out as a magnificent addition to gardens within USDA zones 10 to 11, flourishing under full sun amidst rich, well-drained soils. Growing to heights of 25-40 feet with a spread of 15-25 feet, its evergreen leaves set a lush, tropical ambiance year-round. As a dynamic, fast-growing tree, African Tulip Tree not only serves as a stunning ornamental spectacle but also acts as a versatile shade provider. Its blooms, resembling bright orange trumpets, appear seasonally, providing an eye-catching contrast against its leathery, pinnate foliage. Although it's admired for its beauty and grand appearance, African Tulip Tree carries an invasive reputation in some tropical areas due to its prolific seed production. However, in controlled environments, such as southern Florida and California, it is celebrated as an iconic, show-stopping feature in parks and gardens. Perfect for creating a tropical allure within a landscape—a true “king of flowering trees."