African tulip tree, flame of the forest · Bignoniaceae · Semi-deciduous flowering tree
Large scarlet-orange bell flowers held in upright clusters at the ends of the branches, opening in succession over a long season. Among the boldest flowering trees available, and visible from a considerable distance.
Specification
| Mature height | 15–25 m |
| Crown spread | 8–12 m (indicative) |
| Calliper range supplied | 5–22 cm standard, measured 1 m above soil level. Larger by arrangement. |
| Root-ball diameter | 90–150 cm (indicative) |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Habit | Semi-deciduous |
| Flowering | Large scarlet-orange bells in upright clusters; long season |
Landscape use
Parks, boulevards, resort grounds and feature planting where strong colour is wanted over a long period. Fast growth means it delivers presence sooner than most flowering trees of comparable size.
It performs best in open ground with room for the crown and root run, over lawn or planting where the large flowers fall naturally into the setting.
Site tolerance
| Drought | Moderate — best with reliable moisture |
| Salinity | Low (indicative) |
| Wind | Moderate — soft wood, benefits from shelter |
| Soil | Deep, well-drained and moisture-retentive soil preferred |
| Heat | High, with irrigation |
| USDA zone | 10–12 |
Export notes
Supplied root-balled and wrapped, crown-reduced for loading; the fast growth rate rebuilds the crown quickly after planting. Phytosanitary certification accompanies every shipment. See export and compliance.
For available sizes and current stock in this species, message us on WhatsApp at +66 93 425 9892 or email contact@thaibotanic.com — or browse the species catalogue. This is one of the species we grow and supply regularly. Where a design calls for something outside our usual range, we source it through the nursery network we have worked with for years, given reasonable notice.