African Tulip Now

USDA Zones 10–12; sensitive to frost and will drop leaves at 28°F. Can reach 40–80 feet tall with a 30–50 foot spread. Step-by-Step Planting

The ( Spathodea campanulata ) is a fast-growing, tropical evergreen famous for its striking reddish-orange, trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to the rainforests of tropical Africa, it is widely planted as an ornamental shade tree in warm climates like Florida, Southern California, and Hawaii. Quick Growth & Care Guide Requirement Sunlight Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily). Water african tulip

Regular watering; prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought-tolerant once established. Rich, loamy, and well-drained with a pH of 5.5–7.8. Hardiness USDA Zones 10–12; sensitive to frost and will

Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball. Native to the rainforests of tropical Africa, it

Set the tree level with the ground, backfill with native soil, and water deeply to settle the roots.