Spathodea campanulata
African Tulip Tree
Spathodea campanulata is a magnificent tree for a large conservatory, with brilliant orange-scarlet flowers. It originates from tropical Africa and can grow to 18m tall.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
African Tulip Tree
Latin name
Spathodea campanulata
type
Flowering shrubs or trees
family
Bignoniaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
10.00 M
18.00 M
Spathodea campanulata
Spathodea campanulata is a magnificent tree for a large conservatory, with brilliant orange-scarlet flowers. It originates from tropical Africa and can grow to 18m tall.
Propagation by seed
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Sow indoors at any time. Prior to sowing soak seeds for 48 hours in warm water. Drain. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Do not cover seeds, simply press into the soil. Light is needed for germination. Mist the seeds lightly and place in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag to maintain humidity. Place somewhere warm and bright. Mist daily. Germination takes from 2 weeks. Once germinated admit air. Transplant seedlings when 5-8cm tall to a 20cm pot and grow on under glass.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
This is a tropical tree and will require frost-free protection. Grow under glass in the temperate climates. A conservatory or heated greenhouse is ideal. This tree will grow to 18m in tropical locations but will be much smaller when container grown under glass. Prefers a loamy-clay soil which is moist in a sunny situation. Min. temp. 1°C.
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