Royal Poinciana

Delonix regia

Fabaceae · broadleaf evergreen tree · introduced

Last updated March 8, 2026

Quick Facts

Height

30–40 ft

Growth Rate

Fast

Light

Sun to Part Shade

Soil

Wet Tolerant

Water

Moderate

Hardiness

Zones 8b–10a

Bloom Time

June to July

View full calendar (7 stages)

Stage	Typical Window	What to Look For
Bud break BBCH 07	Mar 1-Apr 1	Buds swelling and beginning to open; first green tissue visible
Leaf emergence BBCH 11	Mar 15-Apr 15	First leaves fully unfurled on new growth
Bloom start BBCH 61	Jun 1-Jun 30	First open flowers visible; flowers orange
Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69	Jun 15-Jul 15	Last petals falling; flower structures fading
Fruit/seed development BBCH 71	Jan 1-Dec 31	Fruit or seed structures forming; fruit color: black
Leaf drop BBCH 93	Oct 15-Nov 30	Leaves yellowing and dropping; no significant fall color display
Dormancy BBCH 97	Nov 15-Feb 28	Leafless; no active growth; dormant buds set

Data Maturity

Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.