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African Tulip Tree
شجرة التوليب الأفريقية · Spathodea campanulata
A tropical ornamental tree with big orange-red tulip-like flowers.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | شجرة التوليب الأفريقية |
|---|---|
| English name | African Tulip Tree |
| Scientific name | Spathodea campanulata |
| Family | Trumpet vine family (Bignoniaceae) |
| Plant type | Ornamental tree |
| Height | 10 to 20 m |
| Water use | Medium |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
March to May
Flowering time
January to May
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Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A tree with shiny compound leaves and clusters of orange-red bell flowers at the branch tips.
Where it grows
Planted in parks and streets in Jeddah, Makkah, Jazan and the Eastern Province.
Soil
Grows in most soils.
Water and irrigation
Moderate watering.
Climate and light
Likes heat and humidity.
Propagation
From seeds or cuttings.
Benefits and uses
- Amazing fiery flowers
- Wide shade
Drawbacks
- Brittle branches
- Invasive in some tropical countries
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources: